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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Question: I am 62 years old and have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. I wonder when and where I should obtain a booster. Do you have more information about this? Answer: Healthcare experts say COVID-19 vaccines are a highly effective way to lower the risk of severe sickness, hospitalization, and death from this widespread virus…
Question: I’m feeling stressed and overwhelmed about my role as a caregiver for my dad, who’s 82 and recently diagnosed with dementia. What resources can you recommend for someone in my situation? Answer: AgeSpan and our Healthy Living Center of Excellence offer a wide variety of resources—all free of charge—online and in person, to aid people like…
As we age, the years can affect our senses, including those of taste and smell. Sometimes, if persistent, these changes may indicate a larger problem, according to the National Institute on Aging. Your sense of smell may fade as you get older, and if you can’t smell food, it may taste bland and unappetizing. For…
Question: This time of year, I often become restless. I want to exercise more to work off that energy, but the winter weather makes it harder to do that outdoors and the COVID situation keeps me from attending fitness classes at my health club. Do you have any suggestions? Answer: All of us need exercise,…