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Q. When I listen to the radio or watch the news lately, I hear a lot of stories about how older generations are holding younger generations back. My husband and I are both retired, but that doesn’t mean we have it easy! Does it seem like Baby Boomers are getting the blame for everything these…
This week in my column, I’d like to recognize an important resource in our community that offers more than you might think: your local senior center. September is National Senior Center Month, and this year’s theme is “Happier Birthdays Happen Here.” It’s a good reminder that a happy birthday isn’t really about the cake –…
Q. One of my neighbors recently fell at home and ended up in the hospital. I have been praying for her recovery. But since we’re the same age, it’s also been a wake-up call for me. What are some things I can do around my own home to prevent a fall? A. I join you…
Q. My daughter and her husband just announced they are expecting a baby! My husband and I are over the moon about becoming grandparents for the first time. We know a lot has changed since we had our children. Any advice for new grandparents? A. Congratulations! You and your family are about to embark on…
Q. My good friend has been in and out of the hospital recently and just returned home after a stay in a rehab. Her wonderful daughter has been taking care of her, but it’s been hard for her daughter to balance caregiving and her job. My friend is on Medicaid and is nervous about accepting…
Q. A recent visit to the hospital with my wife turned into an overnight stay. I wanted to stay with her, but I didn’t have my own medications, so I had to leave early and come back the next day. She’s home and doing well now, but the experience got me thinking that I should…
If you’re a regular reader of this column, you probably know that in addition to being an advocate for older adults in the Merrimack Valley and North Shore, I’m also an animal lover. My two dogs, Willow and Max, are not just pets, they’re a part of my family. Pets give us unconditional love, companionship…
Q. Although my 79-year-old older sister quit smoking a few years ago, she has COPD, which makes it hard for her to walk long distances. I keep telling her she should get a handicapped pass for her car, to make it easier for her when she shops, etc. She says it’s too hard to get…
Q. I’ve been avoiding eating lettuce since hearing that people are getting sick from eating it. My best friend says I’m overreacting. Shouldn’t older adults be extra careful to avoid this new parasite? A. The news reports about this summer’s Cyclospora outbreak have certainly been scary. Hearing about so many people getting sick across the…
Q. All summer long I have been seeing reminders on the news and at my local senior center about drinking enough water, but I don’t really get that thirsty and I find water really boring to drink. Any advice on how I can get more fluids? A. It’s certainly been one of those summers where…
Friday, November 6, 2026
11:30 am – 2 pm
Blue Ocean Event Center
Salisbury, MA
You’re invited to join us for our Annual Meeting as we celebrate Care in Action, this year’s theme honoring the caregivers whose compassion and dedication make a difference every day.
Author and storyteller Tom Harrison shares his personal journey caring for his mother with Alzheimer’s, offering an honest, heartfelt look at the challenges, meaningful moments, and unexpected rewards that come with caregiving.