Press Releases

Press Releases

CICOA Advisory Council to Hold Public Hearing April 2

March 5, 2010

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions will hold a public hearing on its 2010 Area Plan for older adults and people with disabilities on Friday, April 2, at 9 a.m. at 4755 Kingsway Drive, Suite 200, in its second floor meeting rooms. The hearing, incorporated into the regular meeting of CICOA’s Advisory Council, will seek input from the community concerning the service needs of older adults and people with disabilities in central Indiana.

Nutrition Awareness Day Set for March 12

March 5, 2010

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions will celebrate Nutrition Awareness Day on Friday, March 12, by serving a special menu at the agency’s 28 neighborhood meal sites and to its home-delivered meal clients.

Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs

Feb. 9, 2010

An important change to the Medicare law now makes it easier to qualify for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs. Social Security Administration Commissioner Michael Astrue and Rock and Roll Legend Chubby Checker, best known for his hit recording “The Twist,” launched a campaign to promote these recent changes. This new “twist” makes it easier to qualify for Extra Help, and streamlines the application process for state-based Medicare Savings Programs.

New Voucher Program Offers Hancock County Seniors Nutritious Meal Options

Jan. 27, 2010

A newly developed partnership between the CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions Meals & More Program and Hancock Regional Hospital allows seniors in Hancock County to have expanded meal options starting Feb. 3, 2010.

CICOA President Emeritus Appointed to National Advisory Committee for Aging in Place Program

Dec. 24, 2009

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions President Emeritus Duane Etienne has been appointed to serve on the National Advisory Committee (NAC) for the U.S. Administration on Aging’s Community Innovations for Aging in Place program (CIAIP).

CICOA to Host Dining With Diabetes and Medication Management Workshops

Dec. 23, 2009

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions will host a Dining with Diabetes Academy and medication management workshops in 2010 and 2011 at neighborhood meal sites throughout Marion County. The programs are offered in partnership with the Purdue Extension – Marion County office and the Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

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