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Q. I heard on the news that there is a new disease you can get from ticks that makes you allergic to meat. It sounds terrible! My husband and I don’t go for hikes in the mountains anymore, but we have been going for walks around our town common this summer. Should we be worried…
My in-laws moved out of state to be closer to my husband’s sister. We used to see one another quite often, so it’s been an adjustment. We’re planning our first visit to their new home this summer with our two kids, who are aged 11 and 14. Any tips for making it a smooth visit?
Q. As my husband has gotten older (he just turned 65) he’s struggled with his weight, and it has kept him from doing things he used to enjoy. I keep hearing about a new miracle drug that everyone’s taking to lose weight, but my husband thinks he’s too old to try it. What do you…
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…