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It’s Time to Reinvent the Wheel

We’ve all heard the saying: “There’s no need to reinvent the wheel.” Yet, as I think about this today, I am shifting my focus and adapting to some new realities. Friends, it’s time we reinvent the wheel. Welcome to 2022....
Carmine

Indy Mom Finds Inspiration From Their Miracle Baby to Create Children’s Books

Four-year-old Carmine may rely on a G-tube for nourishment, and he may not have mastered as many words as his peers, but Carmine is a celebration, not a condition, says his mom, Shecara Squires Reives of Brownsburg. Like lots of...
Holiday Meal with Family Member with Dementia

5 Tips to Reduce Stress During the Holidays

The holiday season is here, and you may be feeling the stress of endless to-do lists, travel and other traditions that take place this time of year. If you're caring for a loved one with dementia, this stress can build...
Food insecurity in Indianapolis

My Holiday Wish: An End to Food Insecurity

Like so many of you, I gathered around the table with family this Thanksgiving in front of heaping platters of food. Good food. Healthy food. Ok, some not so healthy if you are like my wife and don’t count pumpkin...
Senior Meal Delivery Recipient Joyce

The Monumental Impact Of Meal Delivery For Seniors

With a food budget of $50 a month, Joyce couldn’t afford fresh fruit and vegetables, so she shopped at budget stores and made meals of Little Debbie snack cakes and other processed foods. She knew it wasn’t good for her...
Thanksgiving Plate with Variety of Foods and Colors

How to Add Variety to Your Plate This Holiday

Thanksgiving dinner often invokes many emotions based on our past, family traditions and our own connections to certain foods. You may have attended large Thanksgiving meals where everyone talked about their favorite foods on the table.   Even with holiday spirit in the air, it is not uncommon to hear family and...

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