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...
Joan Hatem-Roy Question: I’m a 68-year-old widow who lives in Amesbury. Now that the good weather has finally arrived, I’d like to go out to have lunch once in a while and meet some new people. Do you have any suggestions? Answer: I certainly do. I am pleased to...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: My brother, 72, is in the early stages of emphysema. He has been trying to quit smoking for some time and is making substantial progress, gradually cutting down on the amount he smokes. He just returned from a brief stay in the...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I’m a retiree recovering from knee surgery, and the warmer weather is giving me spring fever. I’d like to start walking outdoors but feel a little uneasy about it. Do you have any advice? Answer: Of course, the bright sun,...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities. They are our family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more. They are veterans who served our country in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Aging—everyone is doing it. Time waits for no one, and aging happens to all of us, every day. We shouldn’t view aging as an ongoing series of losses but be aware of the possibilities and opportunities it presents. However, many people see aging in...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO 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...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO 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...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO 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...
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO 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....