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Each week in this column, we tackle questions and concerns facing older adults, caregivers, and families. We touch on topics that are on our minds, come up in conversations, and appear in the news. This week I want to focus on a difficult topic that often goes unnoticed: elder abuse. June 15th is World Elder…
When you need help, it can be hard to know where to turn. AgeSpan is proud to introduce a new tool that we hope will make it easier for older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers to find the resources they need to stay independent in their homes and communities. The Community Resource Guide,…
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…
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….
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…