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The desire to help others has been part of Juana Altagracia-Mejia’s life for more than 30 years. Mejia has been volunteering at our monthly Mobile Food Market at the Boys and Girls Club in Lawrence since it launched last summer, but her community activity began at a young age, back in her home country of…
Question: I am trying to gather information for my next-door neighbors who are in their 80s. Over the past year, they seem to be struggling to take care of their home and get out to do their grocery shopping and run errands. I help when I can, but they need much more than what I…
Kalister Green-Byrd earned a bachelor’s degree and two masters’ degrees while working and raising seven kids in Haverhill. She has volunteered on countless boards and been appointed to numerous organizations since the Johnson administration, so you’d think it’s time for a break, right? Nope. Even after more than 60 years of civic activity, Green-Byrd remains…
Spring has finally sprung!The trees are blooming, the grass is green, and the temperatures are above freezing for the most part. If you’re like me, you’re glad to get out of the house and soak up some sunshine.Since April showers have provided us with all these May flowers, it only makes sense to take advantage…
Nobody embodies the theme of this year’s Older Americans Month – Aging Unbound – better than Grace Ann Steed. Grace Ann is an unending source of energy and activism who has fueled AgeSpan as a member of its Board of Directors for the past 17 years. She has served on numerous committees at the agency,…
The definition of what being an “older adult” means is constantly changing. Now, more than ever, older adults are breaking and rejecting the stereotypes of aging and living longer and healthier lives. Grandparents are raising their grandkids, learning new hobbies, and leading movements to combat ageism. That’s why the theme for national Older Americans Month…
Earlier this month, we celebrated National Pet Day, which reminded me how much the animals in our lives mean to so many of us. I see “Dog Mom” and “I Love My Cat” bumper stickers everywhere. Those are just reminders that, no matter what’s going on in the world, you can always rely on your…
More than 300 people regularly donate their time and talents serving others through our agency’s programs and services. These volunteers of different ages and backgrounds have together donated more than 190,000 hours of service this past year. I feel fortunate that our agency benefits from their generosity, and what better time to recognize their efforts…
Q: I’ve heard a lot about the game of pickleball, and people seem to love it. In fact, I’ve got friends who played once and got hooked. They say it’s a game for any age and not just for athletes. I’m wondering if this is something I should try as a 71-year-old woman. A: Why…
Q: I try to keep up with technology and be smart about sharing personal information online, but every day it seems I read stories about hackers and scammers stealing data. What advice do you have about staying safe online? A: So much of our lives are online today so the need to protect yourself and…