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Giving

Investing for Good: A New Era in Philanthropy

September 19, 2023
In a world where change is the only constant, the words of Bob Dylan's iconic song, "The Times They Are A-Changin'," resonate more than ever. Within the sphere of philanthropy, these words couldn't ring truer. Recent research has revealed a...
Safe at Home Making Homes Safer for Indianapolis Seniors
President's Corner

Fall Clean-Up Has Become One of My Favorite Days of the Year

September 6, 2023
CICOA sponsors its 13th Safe at Home Sept. 16 Every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall, according to the National Council on Aging. That’s a staggering statistic. Yet so many falls can...
Lillie Ford Indianapolis senior aging in place safely at home thanks to local nonprofits
Success Stories

From Stumble To Strength: Reclaiming Independence After Falls

September 5, 2023
Lillie was working as a DeCA teller at the Harrison Village Commissary at Fort Ben on Indy’s northeast side in 2016 when an odd thing happened: She began losing her equilibrium and falling. A lot. She fell downstairs. She fell...
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Giving

The Will to Make a Will: Empowering Your Legacy

August 16, 2023
Did you know that August is National Make-a-Will Month? While the topic of creating a will might not be the most exciting, it is undoubtedly one of the most crucial steps in ensuring that your wishes are honored, and your...
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Field Notes

The Passion to Care for Others

August 16, 2023
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic gave each of us an opportunity for introspection, a chance to slow down, and a challenge unlike any other. For healthcare professionals and those devoted to ensuring access to vital resources, this period became...
Loneliness and depression in homebound older adults
President's Corner

Breaking the Cycle of Loneliness and Depression Among Seniors

August 2, 2023
Remember how isolated we all felt during the pandemic? Remember wanting to go somewhere, but everything was closed? Even though I was home with my wife and our dog, there were many days I felt isolated and depressed. On those...
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