How to eat healthy for the holidays
Question: I’m really looking forward to my sister’s holiday party and seeing family and friends, but I know I will be tempted by all the food and a lot of diet-busting desserts. I’ve been trying to eat healthier all year long, and I’m afraid the holiday season will undo my hard work. Do you have any…
Getting help for holiday depression
The holidays are “the most wonderful time of the year.” Friends are cooking, shopping, and comparing holiday plans. With all of this activity comes the expectation that we too must feel festive, excited, and involved. However, for some of us, the holidays bring feelings of loss and regret. We compare the present with the past…
What to keep an eye on as you get older
Question: I’m a 65-year-old woman who has worn glasses since childhood. My overall vision is good, but I am wondering what eye issues I should be aware of as I grow older. What are your thoughts? Answer: As we get older, our eyes and vision can change. But, as the experts at the Cleveland Clinic…
Gratitude is the heart of the holidays
Author Deepak Chopra, M.D., says practicing gratitude is a way to counteract stress and stay healthy. Taking life one day at a time can help. Here are some ways to practice gratitude: Keep a gratitude journal. Write down what makes you grateful. We often dwell on losses or unfulfilled wishes rather than the many reasons…
For the holiday season, consider AgeSpan
Your generosity is needed now more than ever. With your support, people across the Merrimack Valley and North Shore will have nutritious food, rides to medical appointments, and a safe place to live.
OTC hearing aids can be a game-changer for those with hearing loss
Nov 7, 2022 I Ask Joan – Weekly Q and A Column Question: I think my husband has been experiencing some hearing loss over the last year. He often turns the TV up very loud and regularly asks others to repeat what they have said to him. He’s thought about hearing aids but has been…
Caring for those who help during National Family Caregivers Month
AgeSpan’s Family Caregiver Support Program offers caregivers counseling and advice, respite care scholarships, habilitation therapy, grandparent campership scholarships, family meeting facilitation, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias education and support, and relaxation events.
Energy assistance programs available to help
Looking for energy assistance programs? You may be able to find help through the Home Energy Assistance Program (the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program — LIHEAP).
The Mobile Market offers food to those in need
We are pleased to announce that our new initiative, the AgeSpan Mobile Market, is a marked success, offering free food to anyone in need in our service area on the third Tuesday of each month. We welcomed more than 100 people to our last event. The next Mobile Market will be held on Tuesday, October…
Looking for more geriatric support services coordinators
We know some adults aged 65 and older may find themselves in situations that require extra assistance to ensure they have a safe, supportive environment to call home. Senior Care Options is one of our managed care offerings that helps people who qualify for Medicare. It is a voluntary Medicare Advantage health plan that combines…
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