The AgeSpan Golf Classic offers the perfect combination of fresh air and good company for a great cause.
This year, AgeSpan friends and supporters raised over $100,000 for the DiStefano Family Care Fund, which helps older adults cover unexpected or emergency expenses. The fund helps fill the gaps when other sources of income fall short. Over the years, it’s been used to help older adults pay for moving expenses to a handicapped accessible apartment, unexpected prescriptions, or even repairing a pair of eyeglasses. Proceeds from the AgeSpan Golf Classic…
Ask Joan: Call Medicare to make sure you’re not being scammed
Q. My husband got a new Medicare card with a new number in the mail recently. It came with a letter saying that his number was changed because Medicare detected an issue with his old number. At first, we thought it was a scam, but he called Medicare, and they confirmed it was real. I…
Ask Joan: Older folks need to watch out for vitamin D deficiencies
Q. My friends and I were talking over lunch about the vitamin supplements we take. We’re all women in our 70s and we all take vitamin D, except one friend who says she’d rather get it naturally from food and by going out into the sun. I didn’t think that was possible. Who’s right? A….
Meet AgeSpan Nutrition Intern Karlene Rhuda
As she wraps up her internship with the AgeSpan nutrition program this spring, Karlene Rhuda is grateful for the experience. Under the mentorship of AgeSpan Dietitian Michelle Zelikman, she’s learned a lot about what it takes to be a community dietitian and about the impact that organizations like AgeSpan can have on older adults in…
Ask Joan: Older Americans Month: Learn to ‘champion your health’
Each May, Older Americans Month is a chance to recognize the older adults who make our communities stronger and to celebrate our changing attitudes about aging. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” is a reminder to us all to take an active role in our well-being. Taking care of your health can feel overwhelming at…
Volunteers Recognized at AgeSpan Appreciation Luncheon
Volunteers shared smiles and stories at a luncheon held in their honor to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month. More than 200 people attended the event, which was held at Salvatore’s Restaurant on May 1, 2026. It was an opportunity for volunteers, staff, and members of the AgeSpan Board of Directors and Advisory Council to come together…
Ask Joan: Knowing the signs of stroke can be a lifesaver
Q. My father recently suffered a stroke. He woke up feeling funny and thought he slept on his arm wrong. Luckily, my mother is a nurse and knew to call 911. He’s doing well now, but it got me thinking, do most people know the signs of a stroke? A. I’m so glad to hear…
Ask Joan: Don’t fall for those online scammers’ tactics
Q. A good friend of mine nearly lost thousands of dollars to a scammer. Luckily, she got suspicious when her social media “friend” asked her to send him some money for an emergency. He asked her to send it to him in bitcoin. Is this common? A. Yes, unfortunately scams involving bitcoin are becoming more…
Ask Joan: Advance care planning easier on loved ones
Q. My daughter is a hospice nurse, and she often finds herself in the middle between family members who can’t agree on care decisions for her patients who are dying. Shouldn’t families in that position already have a plan? A. In a perfect world, we would all feel comfortable sharing our wishes about death and…
Ask Joan: Dealing with allergies as we get older
Q. I love it when the weather starts to get warmer, but this year I have been feeling so stuffy and tired. I’ve never been tested by a doctor, but I think I may have seasonal allergies. Do you have any tips for a retiree who wants to avoid sneezing through spring? A. Just when…
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