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Social Workers Help Those in Need Live Their Best Lives Possible
When my aunties Vicky, Gerry and Anne got together, they chattered nonstop. I didn’t pay a lot of attention to their banter until I was maybe 12 or 13. That’s when I really started listening. They shared stories about kids...
Create Stronger Communities Through Effective Outreach
You don’t know what you don’t know. I don’t know who first said that, but Copernicus, who lived a mere 500 years ago, said, “To know that we know what we know, and to know that we do not know...
8 Challenges of Aging: Empowerment & Purpose
Tips to help you and your loved one lead an empowered, joyful life Me first. That sounds a little selfish, doesn’t it? Good. That was my intent. I know what it’s like to be a caregiver. I know how easy...
Way2Go Transportation Reduces Worry for Cancer Patient
In a routine checkup last March, Janillia’s doctor observed that she had lost a lot of weight over the previous year—about 40 pounds. Had she been dieting? No, in fact, she hadn’t thought anything about it. “I haven’t lost my...
Getting out of the House Is Good for Your Health, but Many Older Hoosiers Feel Stranded
If you have your own vehicle, I want you to do a little experiment with me. Look at your calendar for the next couple of weeks. Now, imagine that you don’t have a vehicle, you don’t live within walking distance...
Promoting Equity by Meeting Basic Needs
Many years ago, I worked with individuals with developmental and cognitive disabilities. I came into this field of human services quite ignorant of how inequitable life can be, especially when facing forever disabilities. I assumed everyone had the same opportunities...
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