It’s that time of year when we start to think about what we are thankful for. The holidays bring about many feelings and being thankful...

If you’re a new caregiver or someone who’s been recently diagnosed with a chronic illness, you might be wondering how you’ll take care of...

Medicare is an important, but often confusing, benefit for Older Adults. Unlike many of the benefits we highlight in this blog, Medicare...

Americans are living longer than ever before. This brings opportunities for contribution, continued education, multiple careers, and more...

It is Falls Prevention Week and we would like to offer some great information about falls from our friends at the National Council on...

Living on a fixed income can be very difficult. In some cases, families or individuals may have to choose whether to spend their money on...

Initial Enrollment, General Enrollment, Special Enrollment, Annual Enrollment, Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment, Five Star Enrollment....

Summer may be nearly over but the heat goes on for most of us in the Five County area. Do you know how to stay hydrated and avoid heat...

You may have heard this term if you have ever been in a nursing facility or assisted living facility. The term “Ombudsman” is a Swedish...

“Imagine looking at something and only seeing a dark spot”. That is what having Macular degeneration is like, reports Charlotte. My...

Nancy Morrill spent her life as a shining example of a caregiver, both personally and professionally, the AAA-Five County Caregiver...

Thomas* visited with his doctor for a follow-up after a series of health issues. His doctor prescribed a blood thinner for him to take...

"Can I be paid to be a caregiver?" This may seem like a simple question, but the fact is, the answer is yes and no. The answer is no,...

A woman in her mid-70s, in South Portland, gets in her car and heads north. It's April 2009; snow still on the ground. She drives five...

The Benefit Enrollment Center helps with applying for Medical, Utility, Food and RX Drug assistance programs. The Benefit Enrollment...

We have all heard that we should exercise and about the importance of keeping moving. "You don't use it, you lose it." But, sometimes...

Scams Today: Scam: A dishonest scheme, fraud, swindle. Scams come in countless forms and target many audiences. Unfortunately, one of the...

Seventy-seven percent of adults over 50 want to stay in their own home as they get older. We celebrate Older Americans Month in May to...

The Southern Utah Seniors Conference is just days away. Whether you’ve attended in the past or this is your first time attending, it’s...

This year we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Southern Utah Seniors Conference. The conference has evolved over the last 20 years so...