Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO For more than 25 years, AgeSpan has hosted its annual Golf Classic to help older adults pay unexpected expenses. This has changed the lives of those who are hungry, unable to pay bills, or unable to afford...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO of AgeSpan Question: My father has serious health issues and isn’t able to leave his home. I am worried about his nutrition. Is there a way he could receive meals delivered to his home? Answer: Our agency operates Meals on Wheels (MOW), a federally...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I have a casual acquaintance I’ll call Sarah. Together, we go out to dinner or attend social events. When we pick Sarah up, I am never invited into her home. A mutual friend described the apartment as extremely cluttered, with piles...
Answer: Summer is peak travel season, and whether you’re setting out by plane, train, or automobile, it’s helpful to remember some travel tips that can save you time, comfort, and harmful consequences to your health.
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I am a 65-year-old woman from Lowell who has some caregiving challenges. As an only child, I have always been close to my mother, who is now 96, in failing health, and living with me. I work part-time out of financial necessity, and...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Meteorologists report that summers in New England will bring an increasing number of days above 90 degrees. So, while it’s great to get outside, everyone needs to take precautions. Medical experts state that as we age, our bodies do not adjust as...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I am a 70-year-old gay man who looks forward to June and the opportunity to celebrate Pride. However, I live alone, and my circle of friends has been dwindling over the years. Some have retired and moved away, while others have...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Elder abuse: it’s serious, common, and underreported. That’s why we recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15. This annual initiative by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health...
CEO Joan Hatem-Roy Question: I recently received a telephone call urging me to take a genetic test, which the telemarketer claimed was covered under Medicare and would be free of charge to me. By analyzing the results of swabbing the inside of my mouth, he stated...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I am a relatively healthy 65-year-old whose arthritis and back pain have been gradually getting worse. I don’t feel old but am finding the discomfort very wearing. I use a cane when I walk and can’t sit for extended periods, even in...