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Vol. 36, No. 10
March arch 20233
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Joseph, Kosciusko, Lake, Porter, Allen and Marshall. The organization networks with any business that has to with senior citizens. “Our members offer a wide variety of resources,” she said. “This includes assisted living, respite care, hospice and medical and nonmedical home care.” Other organizations include aging-focused real estate companies, dementia services and memory care, elder group homes, independent living, skilled nursing homes, nurse practitioners, orthopedic surgeons and adult day services. ACOM focuses on two things: education and resources for professionals and resources for the community and individuals. “We are here to help one another together,” Maher said. Last year, ACOM had one senior resource fair and this year there will be two fairs. The first one is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at the Elkhart Aquatic Center. The second one is Thursday, Sept. 7, at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church in South Bend. “We We are a e partnering ar p rttneeri pa rin n with the Forever LearnContinued on page 5
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