The desire to help others has been part of Juana Altagracia-Mejia’s life for more than 30 years. Mejia has been volunteering at our monthly Mobile Food Market at the Boys and Girls Club in Lawrence since it launched last summer, but her community activity began at a...
Question: I am trying to gather information for my next-door neighbors who are in their 80s. Over the past year, they seem to be struggling to take care of their home and get out to do their grocery shopping and run errands. I help when I can, but they need much more...
Kalister Green-Byrd earned a bachelor’s degree and two masters’ degrees while working and raising seven kids in Haverhill. She has volunteered on countless boards and been appointed to numerous organizations since the Johnson administration, so you’d think it’s time...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO of AgeSpan Spring has finally sprung!The trees are blooming, the grass is green, and the temperatures are above freezing for the most part. If you’re like me, you’re glad to get out of the house and soak up some sunshine.Since April showers have...
Nobody embodies the theme of this year’s Older Americans Month – Aging Unbound – better than Grace Ann Steed. Grace Ann Steed, AgeSpan Board of Directors Grace Ann is an unending source of energy and activism who has fueled AgeSpan as a member of its Board of...
The definition of what being an “older adult” means is constantly changing. Now, more than ever, older adults are breaking and rejecting the stereotypes of aging and living longer and healthier lives. Grandparents are raising their grandkids, learning new hobbies, and...
Earlier this month, we celebrated National Pet Day, which reminded me how much the animals in our lives mean to so many of us. Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO of AgeSpan I see “Dog Mom” and “I Love My Cat” bumper stickers everywhere. Those are just reminders that, no matter...
More than 300 people regularly donate their time and talents serving others through our agency’s programs and services. Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO of AgeSpan These volunteers of different ages and backgrounds have together donated more than 190,000 hours of service this past...
Q: I’ve heard a lot about the game of pickleball, and people seem to love it. In fact, I’ve got friends who played once and got hooked. They say it’s a game for any age and not just for athletes. I’m wondering if this is something I should try as a 71-year-old woman....
Q: I try to keep up with technology and be smart about sharing personal information online, but every day it seems I read stories about hackers and scammers stealing data. What advice do you have about staying safe online? Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO of AgeSpan A: So much of...