Ask Joan: Your gift gives others the choice to stay at home
The holidays are just around the corner. It’s the time of year when we decorate our homes, enjoy holiday traditions, and cook our family’s favorite meals. It’s also time to celebrate with family and friends. and celebrate is exactly what AgeSpan is going to do as we enter our 50th year of serving older adults….
Ask Joan: Find the sweet alternatives this holiday season
Q: I’ve been living with diabetes for many years and find I tend to struggle during the holidays. I want to celebrate with loved ones but also stay on track with managing my disease. Do you have any tips for what I can do? A: The holidays bring lots of joy and festivities and can…
Ask Joan: Sharing the Joy of Thanksgiving
Q: With so much happening in the world today, it sometimes feels hard to keep a positive outlook. I am looking forward to Thanksgiving and the upcoming holidays. Do you have any advice to share about ways we can foster the joy of Thanksgiving? A: Thanksgiving is not just about turkey and pumpkin pie; it’s…
Aging Unbound: Glenn Stewart
When Glenn Stewart embarked on his post-retirement journey in 2003, he had no intention of becoming just another runner. He aspired to be the very best, not only in his personal running achievements but also in making a positive impact on his community. A self-professed competitive spirit, Stewart, now 73 and serving as the president…
Veterans Among Us: Stories from Our Staff
My Story by Marcel DeVoe IT Specialist since 2006 When I turned 18 in 1968, the military draft was in effect. I opted to join the Navy and split my time between the Naval Reserves and Active Duty and reported to weekly meetings for the first year in Salem, Mass, when Pickering Warf was still…
Ask Joan: What you need to know about Open Enrollment
Q: I have been receiving mailings and flyers almost daily from insurance companies promoting their Medicare plans. I usually toss them in the trash without even looking over the information. I have good insurance through my husband’s retirement benefits package, so why am I getting these? A: You aren’t alone here. Many of us are…
Veterans Among Us: Stories from Our Staff
My Story by Kristen Haley Outreach & Education Coordinator, Senior Medicare Patrol Program since September 2023 During my first year of college, I didn’t have the greatest experience. I knew I needed something more for my life and wanted to do something for a greater purpose. I would see commercials on joining the military as…
Veterans Among Us: Stories from Our Staff
My story by Lisa Fuenzalida, R.N. Home Care Registered Nurse with AgeSpan since 2020 Growing up as a kid in the 1980s, I remember seeing the “Be All You Can Be” Army commercials on TV. I remember admiring the soldiers and thinking I’d like to be like them one day. I would say we were…
Ask Joan: Grandparents raising grandchildren need help
Question: My close friend was recently awarded full custody of her two young grandsons. She is a loving, devoted grandparent and shared with me that she is sometimes overwhelmed by her responsibilities. A friend suggested your agency might offer some assistance. Is this something you do? Answer: What a great friend you have, and I admire…
Ask Joan: Seniors benefit from the power of pets
Question: When my husband died seven years ago, I got my dog, Lily, for companionship. I’m retired now and living on a fixed income. I’m worried I won’t be able to afford to keep her, and that would just be devastating to me. Is there a program out there that might be able to help me out and keep…
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