Aging & In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana

03/27/2026

Thank you to the Council on Senior Services for hosting AIHS GUIDE Care Navigator Amber Sizelove on their podcast this week!

Amber joined COSS Vice President Christy Naylor and special guest Robin Peconge to talk about the challenges facing caregivers and how to prevent burnout.

Link to the episode in the comments below!

03/27/2026

It's okay to let a call go to voicemail. In fact, it's one of the best ways to prevent a scam! Let callers leave a message and you can decide whether or not to call them back.

1. This gives you time to think about what they are saying and doesn't put pressure on you.
2. You can look up phone numbers to be sure the calls were from real organizations.
3. If they don't leave a message, then you don't need to worry about it.

Protect yourself from being scammed by screening calls. Learn more from the SMP. 📞 877.808.2468
🌐 https://hubs.la/Q045138G0

03/26/2026

Community Champion Keith Huffman (Elder Law Attorney) joined participants at the Capri Meadow congregate dining site to celebrate Senior Nutrition Month! 🥕

He was joined by AIHS COO Maureen Musi and Vice President of Nutrition and Wellness Kelsie Owen. The theme for the day was "Discover the Power of Nutrition." Participants created placemats sharing personal food memories. 🌽

Thank you to our Bluffton congregate meal clients! 🍓

03/25/2026

Medicare will NEVER call you and ask you for your Medicare number. If you don't recognize a phone number, let it go to voicemail.

03/24/2026

The AIHS Rural Respite Program offers 3.5 hours of socialization for individuals living with dementia. This allows the caregiver personal time to practice self-care. This program meets weekly in Steuben and Whitley counties.

Call Denise for more information: 260-600-0844

03/20/2026

Have you gotten a call saying you need to confirm your number in order to get a new Medicare card for any reason?

If so, it's a trying to get your actual Medicare number to scam Medicare and steal your medical identity.

If you have received any of these calls or have given out your Medicare number, please contact your local at 877-808-2468 or use the state locator to find your SMP at https://hubs.la/Q0450Xrv0

03/19/2026

Thank you to all who attended the Great Day Cafe last week at the Allen County Public Library! Attendees celebrated spring break early with music from local musician Chris Worth!

AIHS's Aging Brain Care-Certified staff were on site and assisted with activities. Mark your calendars for the next Cafe on Wednesday, May 13.

03/18/2026

Always check your Medicare Summary Notice for charges you don't recognize! Report any charges you don't recognize to the Senior Medicare Patrol.

03/17/2026

Along with the Indiana Dementia Strategic Plan, legislators established the Dementia Care Specialist Program, placing specialists at each of Indiana’s 16 Area Agencies on Aging to provide community education and support to help build dementia-capable communities.

AIHS's Dementia Outreach Specialist Todd Hunnicutt will be presenting at an Alzheimer's & Dementia Workshop at Stillwater Hospice on April 27th from 9:30am-1:00pm.

RSVP and find more information at https://hubs.la/Q0477NBH0

03/16/2026

Save the Date for our Alzheimer's & Dementia Workshop.

Join us for a FREE and engaging workshop. Explore new treatments, discover local resources and learn what it's like to live with dementia.

Todd Hunnicutt, AIHS Dementia Outreach Specialist, will join fellow dementia experts in speaking and share information and local resources about where those living with dementia and their caregivers can find support.

RSVP is requested. Click here to reserve your spot: https://hubs.la/Q046c32h0

03/13/2026

Medical identity theft occurs when a beneficiary’s Medicare number is misused, either by a provider, a supplier or by someone posing as the real beneficiary in order to receive medical care.

Such Medicare numbers are considered “compromised.” A beneficiary whose number is compromised may be affected forever by false claims against their Medicare number.

If you believe you may have given out your Medicare number, contact the Senior Medicare Patrol today by calling 1-877-808-2468.

Watch this video to learn more: https://hubs.la/Q0450V0_0

Medical identity theft occurs when a beneficiary’s Medicare number is misused, either by a provider, a supplier, or by someone posing as the real beneficiary...

03/12/2026

Interested in learning more about programs for older adults, people with disabilities and family caregivers? We would love to present to your group!

Reach out to us on our website to schedule a presentation today!