One Less Worry: Grab and Go Meals Offer Relief for Busy Caregivers
For an older adult who is caring for a family member, managing multiple doctor’s appointments, or simply juggling the many demands of daily life, cooking and eating healthy meals can fall to the bottom of the priority list. That was the case for Susan Hriczo, who drives her husband into Boston daily for cancer treatments….
Ask Joan: Choosing a New Primary Care Doctor
Q. I have been seeing the same primary care doctor for the last 18 years. I really feel like he understands me and knows my health history. I recently learned that he will be retiring soon. How do I go about choosing a new doctor after all these years? As we age, having a doctor…
Ask Joan: Do you know someone over 60 who inspires you with their love of learning?
Each week in this column, I share thoughts and guidance on navigating life with purpose and vitality. This week, I’m inviting you to share your insights with me. Do you know someone over 60 who inspires you with their love of learning? Maybe it’s a neighbor taking college classes, a grandparent who’s mastered a new…
A Legacy Rooted in Mission: Bonnie Sisson’s 45-years at AgeSpan
Bonnie Sisson sees challenges as opportunities and thrives on making meaningful connections with people. When she looks back on her 45 years working for AgeSpan, she feels a great sense of pride and accomplishment. “To be a part of this mission, allowing people to stay in their homes as they age, makes me very proud.”…
Ask Joan: Eye Strain and E-readers
Q. I’m in my 70s and love reading on my tablet, but I’ve noticed my eyes feel tired more quickly than they used to. Is reading on a screen bad for my eyes? E-readers have become a popular option for many older adults because they are so lightweight and convenient. But when your eyes become…
Ask Joan: Flip the Script on Aging
May is Older Americans Month and this year’s theme, Flip the Script on Aging, invites us all to take a closer look at how we view and talk about growing older. It’s a call to challenge the tired stereotypes and outdated assumptions about what it means to grow older. Today’s older adults are living longer,…
A Legacy of Leadership: Marie Kissel’s 40 Years of Service at AgeSpan
If you want to know when an AgeSpan program started and how it evolved, need advice when making a decision that might impact staff or clients, or want to get to the bottom of one of the organization’s urban legends, Marie Kissel has your answer. AgeSpan’s Director of Clinical Support Services recently marked 40 years…
Ask Joan: Getting Comfortable in Your New Home
Q. My wife and I just sold our home and moved into a retirement community. At first, I was excited about our new place, but I haven’t really been feeling like myself since we moved. Do you have any tips on managing this change? A. Moving to a new home is the beginning of a…
Ask Joan: Celebrate National Volunteer Week by Getting Involved
Q. I recently retired after a long and fulfilling career. I am enjoying the slower pace, but I do wish I had something more to fill my days. Do you think I should look into volunteering? A. Congratulations on your retirement! You are not alone in your desire to stay busy and involved in your…
AgeSpan Celebrates Volunteers
Throughout the year, AgeSpan depends on hundreds of dedicated volunteers to help deliver the programs and services it offers. Volunteers play a vital role in delivering AgeSpan’s mission to support older adults and their families. To honor and celebrate these everyday heroes, AgeSpan held a Volunteer Appreciation Open House on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at…
Categories
- Aging Unbound
- Annual Golf Classic
- Ask Joan – Weekly Q and A Column
- Caregiver Events and Workshops
- Caregivers Connect
- Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
- Changing Aging
- Community
- COVID19
- Digital Access
- For Families and Caregivers
- General
- General Ideas and Support
- Geriatric Support Services
- Grandparents / Kinship Caregivers as Parents
- Health Worker
- Healthy Aging
- Inspiring Aging
- LGBTQ+
- Long Distance Caregiving
- Making Connections
- Medicare Resources
- New to Caregiving
- Nutrition
- PCA
- Program Update
- Resources
- Scam Alert
- Self Care for the Caregiver
- Uncategorized
- Veterans
- Volunteering
- What’s New Out There
- Years of Service
Tags
Affordable housing agespan aging Alzheimer's caregiver Caregiver Care caregivers Caregiver Support clutter Cognitive community Connection COVID19 Dementia diabetes education General Caregiving golf golf classic Grandparents health healthy aging Hoarding housing learning Long Distance Meals on Wheels Medicare meditation memory cafe Memory Loss mental health Music and Memory Nutrition older americans month personal care report elder abuse Resources Self Care SHINE taichi tournament volunteer wellness Yoga