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Celebrating Older Adults With “50 Over 60” List
ByJane Albert May 6, 2024May 6, 2024

AgeSpan’s mission has always been to amplify the voices of older adults and ensure everyone has the opportunity to live their life to the fullest in the community of their choice. This year, we mark our milestone anniversary, “50 Years of Inspiring Aging: Celebrating the Power, Value, and Voices of Older Adults.” While much has…

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Ask Joan: Social connections affect how we age
ByJane Albert April 29, 2024April 29, 2024

Q. My father made it a point to attend church and a men’s study group every week for as long as he was able. I always admired his dedication to his faith and his friends, and it made me realize that I might need to do a bit more of that myself. It’s sometimes hard…

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Aging Unbound: Jo Leary
ByJane Albert April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

The desire to help others was instilled in Jo Leary at a young age. When she was a child, Leary would go out with her mother to visit some of the older adults in her neighborhood. They’d check on these friends (some of whom were younger than her mother) to make sure they had everything…

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Ask Joan: Volunteering a great way to give back
ByJane Albert April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

Q. My mother benefited from volunteer meal delivery service when she was no longer able to cook for herself, and I’ve always been so grateful for the help she received in her last years. Now, I want to do more to give back and help others, especially older adults in situations like my mother. Are there…

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Ask Joan: Options counseling for caregivers
ByJane Albert April 16, 2024April 22, 2024

Q. I am 76 years old and the primary caretaker of my wife, who has Alzheimer’s. While I love my wife and want to help her, there are days when I am exhausted and struggling, especially when I’ve been up all night with her. Our doctor suggested trying an adult day health program, but I wonder…

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Ask Joan: Celebrating the joy pets bring to our lives
ByJane Albert April 8, 2024April 16, 2024

Q. Now that our kids have grown up and have families of their own, my husband and I are considering getting a dog. It’s been several years since we had a family pet, but we both agreed we miss having a four-legged friend around the house. We’ve thought about adoption and have been visiting shelters. What…

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Ask Joan: Older adults in the workforce
ByJane Albert March 25, 2024March 25, 2024

Q: I’m 67, and lately people have been asking when I am going to retire. I am happy working full time and see no reason to stop. I enjoy getting up each day and spending time with my coworkers and clients. Is that so unusual? Should I have to think about retirement just because I’m over…

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Ask Joan: Getting a good night’s sleep
ByJane Albert March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

Q. My wife and I have many things in common, but getting a good night’s sleep is not one of them. She never seems to have any issues falling asleep and then staying asleep. However, I find it harder and harder to go to sleep or stay asleep all night. I have heard that this is…

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Ask Joan: Intergenerational activities benefit us all
ByJane Albert March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

Q: A friend and I recently attended an arts program at a local senior center that brought together older adults and high school students. It was such a great experience, and it made me realize how lucky I am to regularly spend time with my own grandchildren. Some of my friends either don’t have grandchildren or…

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Ask Joan: Thousands of older adults served by Meals on Wheels
ByJane Albert March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

Dinner each evening is often a time to gather with family, catch up on our day and enjoy a delicious meal. For others, mealtime can be stressful and lonely, especially for those of us who don’t have enough to eat. In fact, many people find themselves choosing between buying food or paying for medication or…

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