Indiana’s 15 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) deliver services to older adults and people with disabilities of any age and their caregivers in 16 planning and service areas through the state. Select your county below to start.
As part of Older Americans Month, you can let the Indiana Division of Aging know what supports you need to “Age My Way” by commenting on the draft State Plan on Aging or attending in-person or virtual listening sessions. Learn more.
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized, and the Centers for Disease Control recommended, a second booster dose for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for persons 50 years of age and older and immunocompromised individuals ages 12 and older. The Indiana Department of Health has information about booster doses and links for scheduling your vaccine appointment.
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Lifestyle Medicine important part of Older Americans Month
Maybe it’s because Robin Leach’s Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous predominated my young adulthood, but when I heard the term “Lifestyle Medicine” a couple weeks ago, two images popped into my head: guru doctors with celebrity clients and Dr. Oz highlighting the latest unproven wellness theory. I thought it might be one of a long-line of health […]
Aging Unbound in Indiana
Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans, highlight important trends and strengthen our commitment to honoring our older citizens. This year’s theme, Aging Unbound, offers an opportunity to […]
Dementia Care Gets Personal in Legislative Session
One by one, the members of the House Public Health Committee voted Aye to support a program of Dementia Care Specialists in conjunction with the Indiana Division of Aging and the Indiana Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). Rep. Greg Porter, the author of HB 1422, had talked about the impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia on Indiana. About […]
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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.
