Lyons Industries Donates to the COA
Lance Lyons (left), President of Lyons Industries, Inc. presents Kelli Casey, FSC Manager and Marty Heirty, COA CEO with a check for $5,000 to help support the COA’s Meals on Wheels Program. This donation will go to greatly help the program which delivers about 15,000 nutritionally-balanced meals... (read more)
Project Lifesaver: The Cold Truth
The cold of winter is harsh – especially if you’re not prepared for it. But every year vulnerable people wander into the cold and many times the story turns tragic. Project Lifesaver is intended to save lives by decreasing the amount of time it takes to find someone who wanders away from safety.... (read more)
Uphill Battle
During the holidays it seems like we are faced with endless opportunities to gorge ourselves. We go to all those holiday parties and get-togethers and eat one too many cookies, candies, or desserts, or maybe one too many drinks. Then once January comes rolling around we are kicking ourselves for... (read more)
Take precautions during severe winter weather
Winter months often provide some of the most beautiful outdoor scenes, but winter is also unpredictable. Winter storms can occur quickly and without warning, causing power outages, stranding people in their homes or cars, and creating unsafe driving and walking conditions. Seniors and people with... (read more)
Writing Their Dream
Walking through the doors of the Cass County COA was a lifechanging event for Peg Cook and her daughter, Annette Ilowiecki. Their shared passion for creative writing found a home with the Stormy Night Writer’s Society, a group that meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Lowe... (read more)
Soup Can Exercises
With the holidays coming up and winter right around the corner, exercise could be furthest from your mind. You might be telling yourself, “there isn’t time to exercise,” or “I can’t stay active because I can’t go outside.” Well, did you know that you could stay active all year long by simply... (read more)
Medicare Open Enrollment Continues
The Cass County COA is taking appointments for anyone with questions for the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Drug Plan open enrollment period, which runs through December 7. This is the time for those in the plan to change or cancel drug coverage for 2020. Anyone wishing to receive assistance... (read more)
Honoring Our Veterans
Veterans Day is November 11 and is an official United States public holiday that honors military veterans who have served in the United States Armed forces. It coincides with other holidays celebrated in other countries, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, that mark the anniversary of the... (read more)
Fire Prevention Month
October is Fire Prevention Month and the biggest thing we need to think about is smoke detectors. Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. SAFETY TIPS Install... (read more)
Medicare Open Enrollment Help
The Cass County COA is taking appointments for anyone with questions for the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Drug Plan open enrollment period, which runs October 15 through December 7. This is the time for those in the plan to change or cancel drug coverage for 2020. If you’re in a Medicare... (read more)