Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q. Earlier this year, my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She has her good days and her bad days and recently agreed to join my family in our home. I treasure my time with my mother. At the same time, I find...
Ask Joan: Laughter is the Best Medicine
Q. One of the reasons I really enjoy summer is that school is out and I get to spend so much more time with my grandchildren and great grandchildren. They bring me joy and I smile a lot more when they are around. I also think I feel better physically after spending an...
Ask Joan: Lifelong Learning
Q. I’ve been in classrooms all my life, first as a student, then as a teacher for more than 40 years. I have some health issues and made the decision to retire a few years ago. While I don’t regret retirement, I miss being around students and others who love to learn....
Ask Joan: Spiritual Wellness
Q. My sister was recently diagnosed with cancer and our whole family is pulling together to help her. We give her rides to her regular treatments, help with chores around the house, and do all her weekly grocery shopping and cooking. At her most recent medical...
Ask Joan: Genealogy
Q. I come from a large family and have relatives all over the world, including South America and Europe. I have lots of stories about our family and have been doing my best to pass them down to my children and grandchildren. Recently, my granddaughter shared some...
