What help is available for lonely LGBTQ seniors?
Question: I am concerned about my cousin. He is a 70-year-old gay man who lives alone in an apartment building. While his neighbors are quite friendly, he doesn’t feel any strong connection with them. I call him often and have noticed he sounds very depressed. Are there any resources that could help him? Answer: Even before the…
Resources for grandparents raising grandchildren
Question: A neighbor of mine was recently awarded full custody of her two young grandsons. She is a loving, devoted grandparent, but sometimes she seems overwhelmed by her responsibilities. A friend suggested your agency might offer some assistance. Is this something you do? Answer: An estimated 3 million grandparents are raising more than 7 million grandchildren in…
A thank you for National Volunteers Month
April is National Volunteers Month, and we want to thank all the generous people who give their time, compassion, and creativity to AgeSpan. This past year, more than 250 volunteers have donated thousands of hours of assistance to our agency and those we serve. They volunteered for SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone…
What are housing options after retirement?
Question: I am 66 and newly retired. I planned on staying in my apartment but am struggling to afford it because I live on just Social Security and a small amount of savings. I’m pretty independent and would like to be around other people my age. What housing options are there? Answer: Many people look…
What to do when a friend may not be eating enough
Question: I have a friend, 82, who has been eating less and less because he reports that as he gets older, he has “no appetite.” He seems to be surviving on just cereal and dry toast. Could he be becoming malnourished? Answer: First and foremost, your friend should discuss this with his physician to determine the best…
How to age gracefully solo
Question: I am a widower, aged 75, living alone in a condo. My wife and I had no children, and we have no relatives in the area. Many of my friends have family nearby, but others, like me, are alone. How common is my situation? Sometimes, it can feel a bit frightening. Answer: More and more people…
Help put in the work for National Nutrition Month
This is National Nutrition Month, and the 50th anniversary of an amendment to the Older Americans Act that established a national nutrition program for adults aged 60 and older. At AgeSpan, we offer a wide variety of programs to provide meals and nutrition-related services to thousands of people, every month. Our team of dedicated employees…
AgeSpan’s Money Management Program — It all adds up to making a big difference
Here at AgeSpan, we often encounter older adults who are having a tough time doing their finances. They find the print on bills and correspondence too small, too difficult to read. and the corporate and legal language of some financial transactions can puzzle others. We have a wonderful, well-established program to meet the needs of…
Gratitude is the attitude
These days, it’s easy to become bewildered or overwhelmed when absorbing the news—on top of the stresses we all encounter in our routine lives. So, it’s important to develop coping skills we can turn to when we need a little lift. Gratitude can help accomplish this: when we stop to appreciate all we have instead…
Want to use your skills? We’re seeking SHINE volunteers
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 options, help compare costs and benefits, explain the enrollment process, and help people apply for extra help…
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