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Pet Therapy for People with Disabilities in Indianapolis

Pet Therapy Lifts Spirits of Fishers Man

Dave has always been active. He played baseball as a kid and all through high school in Greentown. He later played on adult basketball and softball leagues. He and his wife, Julie, often played tennis together. They traveled, went to...
Very Merry Days Gifts

CICOA Very Merry Days

--by Chad Bales, Assistant Director of Flourish Care Management, and Tami Vernon, Care Management Supervisor Having worked a combined 32 years at CICOA, we have seen the amazing impact that holiday assistance can provide.  CICOA's Very Merry Days not only...
Three Unique challenges long distance caregivers

Three Unique Challenges of Long-Distance Caregivers

Many people in the United States eventually will find themselves in the role of caregiver. While some are thrust into the role in a crisis situation, others—sometimes without realizing it—slowly assume the role over time. Either way, the many transitions,...
volunteer Kim Borges holding a pumpkin pie

Carmel Woman Makes Time to Brighten a Senior’s Holiday

Kim Borges juggles a lot of things in life. She has a demanding job that often takes her on the road marketing the good things Regions Bank is doing throughout 15 states. She serves on boards for the CICOA Foundation,...
Lavonia Woods

Lavonia Celebrates Kindness of Girl Scout Cadette Troop

Lavonia felt like America’s Next Top Model with all the fuss around her. She’s not used to so much attention. A photographer was at her apartment to take her photo, as one of 20 CICOA clients to receive a $25...
Kelli Wilson

The Value of Social Work Practicum Experience

“What do you want to do when you graduate?” is a question I hear frequently, and my answer is always changing. I currently am a student at IUPUI in the Master’s of Social Work program while holding my job as...

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