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CICOA Announces New Leadership on Board of Directors, Foundation Board

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions recently elected new leadership positions on its Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Trustees. New board members’ terms will last through June 2022. “The coronavirus pandemic has underscored the need for enhanced public-private partnerships...
Seniors active in the fall

Be Active Every Day to Improve Your Life

Exercise has many physical and cognitive benefits. Physical activity can improve sleep, mood and balance, as well as reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Exercise also may reduce the risk of developing dementia. Even though...
Walk-in shower with grab bars for Indianapolis grandma

Indy Millennial Helps Grandmother Live Safer at Home

Mae has lived in the same home on Indianapolis’ northeast side for the last 50 years. While the 88-year-old grandmother is still able to cook and do some light housework, getting in and out of the shower was getting increasingly...
Making Indianapolis Home

Making Indianapolis Home

Hoosier Hospitality is alive and well, even during a pandemic. This is one of the many things I’ve learned since my wife, Laura, and I packed up our dogs Coco and Cookie and made the move from Kalamazoo, Mich. People...
Flavored water can help older adults stay hydrated

Drink up: Preventing Dehydration in Older Adults

Did you know that as we age, our sense of thirst decreases? This means that, even though we still need to consume fluids regularly, we may not feel thirsty. Dehydration can exacerbate the negative effects of chronic conditions and even...
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IADLs and ADLs… What’s the Difference?

My grandmother came to visit us for a week. We always loved spending time with Grandma T., and I had looked forward to this visit since the last one, about a month earlier. The visit began with dinner, games and...

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