Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Thinking about learning how to use your skills to help people? We are seeking volunteers for our Medicare counseling program SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone on or eligible for Medicare). SHINE counselors can explain Medicare...
Joan Hatem-Roy, AgeSpan CEO Question: I am 62 years old and have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. I wonder when and where I should obtain a booster. Do you have more information about this? Answer: Healthcare experts say COVID-19 vaccines are a...
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Question: I’m feeling stressed and overwhelmed about my role as a caregiver for my dad, who’s 82 and recently diagnosed with dementia. What resources can you recommend for someone in my situation? Answer: AgeSpan and...
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer As we age, the years can affect our senses, including those of taste and smell. Sometimes, if persistent, these changes may indicate a larger problem, according to the National Institute on Aging. Your sense of smell may fade as...
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Question: This time of year, I often become restless. I want to exercise more to work off that energy, but the winter weather makes it harder to do that outdoors and the COVID situation keeps me from attending fitness classes at...
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer There are lots of options when it comes to choosing a place to work. We understand people want to make a difference—working with an organization that gives them flexibility, a great environment, and meaningful benefits. The...
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Question: I’ve found that I’m becoming more anxious lately, and some of my friends have recommended meditation. I don’t know a lot about it but have heard it’s becoming more popular. Is this something worth exploring?...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I’m really looking forward to my aunt’s holiday party, seeing family and friends in the large, well-ventilated recreation hall in her condo. She’s a wonderful cook and will serve turkey with all the fixings, potato, pudding, cheese, ice...
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Question: Last year, my extended family agreed to celebrate the holidays on Zoom due to the pandemic. Things went very well, but we would have preferred being together in person. Now, I am feeling pressure to return to our...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO I am excited to announce that Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore has rebranded as AgeSpan. Since 1974, our agency has focused on the needs of older adults. Over the years, we have increased the number of programs and...