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Blooming Where You Are: The Power of Home and Community Support

There is a specific kind of anticipation that comes with March in Indiana. We find ourselves looking for those first green buds on the trees and the small pops of color in our gardens. It is a season that reminds...
Older Couple Reviewing Finances and Budget

Paying for Different Types of Care: What Caregivers Need to Know

Caring for a loved one—whether they are an aging parent or an adult living with a disability—often comes with an emotional toll, but the financial side can feel just as overwhelming. Whether you are looking at in-home help, adult day...
Daughter Having Serious Conversation with Senior Mother

When Independence Slips Away: Protecting Dignity and Choice

Watching a loved one lose their independence is one of the most profound challenges a caregiver can face. Whether it is due to the progression of aging, a chronic illness or a lifelong disability, this transition is about more than...
CICOA's Galentine's Celebration

The Galentine’s Effect: Why Women are the Heart of CICOA’s Mission

Last week, I stood in a room filled with laughter, vibrant outfits and decorations, and an undeniable sense of energy. We were celebrating Galentine’s—an event that started as a fun pop-culture holiday but has grown into a cornerstone fundraiser for...
Senior loneliness and social isolation

Senior Loneliness & Social Isolation: A Caregiver’s Guide

Caregivers see firsthand how much connection matters, especially for older adults. Even when an individual’s basic physical needs—food, shelter, and medical care—are met, a lack of meaningful social interaction can quietly erode their emotional, cognitive, and even physical well-being. Social...
IBJ Excellence in Health Care - CICOA Community Health Workers Program

IBJ Recognizes CICOA’s Community Health Worker Program for Excellence in Health Care

IBJ Media hosted the Indianapolis Business Journal’s 25th Annual Excellence in Health Care Awards on Feb. 10, celebrating individuals and organizations making a difference in health care across Central Indiana. Featuring a conversation with Dennis M. Murphy, president and chief...

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