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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...
Daughter Having Serious Conversation with Senior Mother

Navigating the Gap in Elder Care

The holiday decorations are back in their boxes, the last of the sugar cookies have (finally) been eaten, and life in Indiana is settling into that quiet, gray January rhythm. But for many of you, this January feels different. You...
The Hidden Hurdles Of Aging At Home Web

Aging in Place: Solving the Hidden Hurdles to Senior Independence 

When people tell us they want to stay in their own home as they get older, we understand why. When you build a life, you want to keep it. In fact, AARP’s national Home and Community Preferences Survey found that 75% of adults age...
ASC Memory Care in Indiana

Corporate Partner Spotlight: American Senior Communities

Who is American Senior Communities? American Senior Communities (ASC) is one of the largest senior care providers in Indiana, offering a wide range of lifestyle and care options for seniors. They provide services like independent living, assisted living, memory care,...

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