AgeSpan is using a team-based pilot program to assess, counsel, and refer to treatment older adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideations thanks to a new two-year grant. AgeSpan was awarded $200,000 from Point32Health Foundation, a partner organization that supports efforts in Massachusetts and other New England states to increase access to healthy…

Media Release March 23, 2023 A total of $3 million was awarded to AgeSpan and other Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) and acute care hospitals across Massachusetts through the Hospital to Home Partnership Program, which is designed to build partnerships between ASAPs and hospitals to strengthen communication and coordination with community providers. AgeSpan, in partnership…

Community champions to deliver meals and friendly visits to older adults Across the United States, 1 in 4 older adults lives alone and feels lonely. Meals on Wheels is a vital program that delivers more than a daily, hot meal plus a wellness check and friendly visit. Local elected officials are teaming up with AgeSpan…

LAWRENCE – The Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program was one of only five SMP Programs in the country to receive a $150,000 federal grant to increase and improve the diversity of its paid and volunteer workforce to better meet the needs of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries across the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts SMP, hosted by…

Media Release January 3, 2023 AgeSpan is seeking drivers and on-call volunteers to support our home-delivered meals program particularly in the areas of Dracut and Greater Haverhill. Volunteers are needed immediately. This is a wonderful way to give back and help older adults. Our volunteer drivers deliver a daily nutritious meal as well as a…

Many people this season need assistance with food, shelter, and other resources. Please share this information for services in the Merrimack Valley and North Shore compiled with assistance from North Shore Community Action Programs.

AgeSpan employees and volunteers, including Food Initiatives Program Manager Ruth Ortiz, were interviewed about our Mobile Food Market as part of WCVB-Channel 5 Boston’s Day of Giving, which aired September 22, to benefit The Greater Boston Food Bank.  Our free market is held every third Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Boys…

By Jill Harmacinski jharmacinski@eagletribune.com LAWRENCE — Many people love animals and crave the comfort, companionship and loyalty of their own pet. An award-winning local program helps individuals with dementia achieve that without having to feed, pick up after them or pay for veterinary care. AgeSpan’s Robotic Pets Program helps individuals “have the luxury of a…

The market is a collaboration with The Greater Boston Food Bank and Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence This summer, people of all ages will be able to choose from a wide variety of produce and other foods at the new AgeSpan Mobile Market in Lawrence. AgeSpan partnered with The Greater Boston Food Bank to…

AgeSpan was one of 43 agencies honored for innovative programs and initiatives that help older adults at the 2022 USAging Innovations and Achievement Awards. The national awards highlight success programs and were presented at the USAging 47th Annual Conference and Tradeshow on July 11. AgeSpan’s Robotic Pets Program was recognized with an Achievement Award in…