AgeSpan celebrated the accomplishments of the past year and honored five exceptional older adults at the Annual Luncheon and Inspiring Lifelong Learning Awards event. More than 275 people attended the gathering, which took place on Friday,...
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer This week, I’m excited to share some wonderful news about a new program at AgeSpan that will make a real difference for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The GUIDE Program, which stands for Guiding an Improved...
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q. Now that the weather is getting colder, I have been worrying about my heating bill. I am a 78-year-old widow on a fixed income, and I have always been careful about keeping the heat low, but I don’t know if that will be...
Over the past few years, 75-year-old Lynda M. has been in and out of the hospital. She is living with a spinal condition and has had a couple of falls. She’s also had pneumonia—twice. For every emergency and appointment, her daughter, Sarah, has been there to help...
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q. My wife was recently diagnosed with early-stage dementia. I have had to help her with things here and there as her condition has developed, but I never expected to be her caregiver. In my generation, men just didn’t learn how...
When Milagros got the keys to her apartment at the Methuen Housing Authority in the fall of 2025, it marked the end of a housing search that took years. It was also the first time in her life she had a place to really call her own. In her 68 years, life has thrown a...
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q. I’ve heard scammers are using new technology like AI to trick people with Medicare. What should I watch out for during open enrollment? A. You’re right to be on alert during Medicare Open Enrollment. Scammers are more active...
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q. I was visiting my parents recently and went into their medicine cabinet to get some aspirin. I noticed that they had quite a few expired medications in there. My mom told me she wasn’t sure what to do with them. I know I...
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer In just about a month, AgeSpan board members, staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters will gather for one of my favorite days of the year: the AgeSpan Annual Luncheon. It’s our opportunity to come together to celebrate the...
When mom starts to need help getting dressed in the morning, preparing her meals, or keeping her medications straight, it’s often a daughter or another family member or friend who steps in to help. Spending time helping with these activities of daily living can be...