Are you looking for a great opportunity to serve the State of Indiana and advocate on behalf of aging Hoosiers, particularly older adults, persons with disabilities and caregivers? Consider applying to join the Indiana Commission on Aging or CHOICE Board! Learn more and apply.
Do you know an unsung Hoosier 65 years or older who volunteers in their community? Nominate them for a 2024 Golden Hoosier Award and statehouse recognition! The Golden Hoosier Award is the highest honor bestowed on an older adult in Indiana. Applications are due July 14th. Apply here.
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Making Strides with Federal Policy
If you have been following your local news throughout 2024, you may have seen stories about changes the state of Indiana is making in how it uses Medicaid to support older adults and people with disabilities live vibrant, healthy and engaged lives in their own home and communities. Indiana Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) have […]
Older Hoosiers Powered by Connection
Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities. This year’s theme, Powered by Connection, focuses on the profound impact that meaningful […]
Next Level Aging
As the Indiana General Assembly has convened to discuss many important concerns, few are as vital and universal in nature as the availability of quality, affordable, robust and reliable services for aging Hoosiers. Every time I meet someone new and they learn who I represent, they always feel prompted to share their personal story of […]
Senior Medicare Patrol, or SMP, programs help Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries protect against, detect, prevent, and report health care fraud. In doing so, they not only protect older persons, they also help preserve the integrity of the Medicare and Medicaid programs.