Area IV Agency recently completed its Community Needs Assessment, gathering valuable feedback from low-income residents and community partners throughout our service area. The assessment helps identify the most pressing challenges facing local individuals and families and guides our efforts to develop programs, services, and partnerships that address those needs. The survey included feedback from 24 […]

Family caregivers play a vital role in helping loved ones maintain their health, independence, and quality of life. Whether you are new to caregiving or have been supporting a loved one for years, having the right tools and resources can make a meaningful difference. Area IV Agency is partnering with the Crawfordsville District Public Library […]

At Area IV, we believe knowledge is one of the most powerful tools for healthy aging. Join us on September 16 for “Building Brain Healthy Habits to Reduce Dementia Risk,” presented by Dementia Outreach Specialist Saedie Spikes. This free community workshop will explore practical strategies for maintaining brain health and reducing your risk of dementia. […]

We are grateful to Centier Bank for their generous sponsorship of the 2026 Senior Games! Centier Bank’s $1,500 contribution helps make this annual celebration possible by supporting an event that brings older adults together through friendship, fun, and friendly competition. Their investment helps us continue creating opportunities for connection, wellness, and active aging throughout our […]

Yesterday’s Annual Meeting was a wonderful reminder of what makes Area IV so special—our people, our partners, and the communities we are privileged to serve. Thank you to everyone who joined us as we reflected on the past year, celebrated our accomplishments, and looked ahead to the opportunities before us. Together, we recognized employees for […]

Join Saedie Spikes, Dementia Outreach Specialist with Area IV Agency on Aging, for a free Alzheimer’s Association presentation: The Empowered Caregiver: Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors. This educational session will explore common behavior changes associated with dementia, how behaviors can serve as a form of communication, non-medical approaches to addressing behaviors, and recognizing when additional support […]

Join Saedie Spikes, Dementia Outreach Specialist with Area IV Agency on Aging, for a free Alzheimer’s Association presentation on the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias. Participants will learn to recognize the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, understand how they differ from typical age-related changes, and discover steps to take if […]

Join us for an important conversation on how dementia impacts the brain and body. Area IV Agency on Aging is hosting a free educational presentation led by Dementia Outreach Specialist Saedie Spikes, focused on understanding neurological changes in Alzheimer’s and other dementias. This session will explore how these changes can affect movement, communication, vision, mood, […]

Small daily habits can make a big difference in brain health. Join Area IV Agency on Aging, in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, for an engaging and informative session led by Saedie Spikes. This presentation will focus on how healthy routines can support cognitive wellness, help manage dementia symptoms, and improve overall quality of life. […]

May 20, 2026 from 1:30 – 2:30 PM White County Council on Aging 116 E Marion St. Monticello, IN 47960 (574) 583-9119 Join Saedie Spikes, Dementia Outreach Specialist with Area IV Agency on Aging, for this free presentation on caregiving for dementia. We will focus on helping the person living with dementia take part in […]