Ask I&A: Planning for Young Adults

Ask I&A: Planning for Young Adults

Question: I have a 16-year-old daughter with an intellectual disability. What things do I need to think about as she approaches adulthood? Answer: It is good that you are looking to the future for your daughter and thinking about what she may need as an adult....
Older Americans Month (OAM): Aging Unbound

Older Americans Month (OAM): Aging Unbound

Here in Brown County, we have nearly 60,000 adults over the age of 60. In other words, an estimated 22% of our total population is (hopefully) enjoying, or nearing retirement! 60 years holds so many memories, dreams, challenges, and changes of seasons. Through...
Aging Unbound & Eating Right

Aging Unbound & Eating Right

Every year, we celebrate Older Americans Month in May! Older Americans month dates back to 1963 when President John F. Kennedy designated May as Senior Citizens Month. It was later renamed Older Americans Month, which honors older Americans and celebrates their...
Ask I&A: Staying Safe at Home

Ask I&A: Staying Safe at Home

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. One focus of the ACL is to support those aging in place – how to stay in their home and live independently in the community for as long as possible....