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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...
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...
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...
The American Lebanese Awareness Association honored AgeSpan Chief Executive Officer Joan Hatem-Roy at their annual Scholarship Awards Dinner on June 5. ALAA has awarded a total $1.3 million in scholarships to more than 1,800 students of Lebanese descent over the past...
AgeSpan employees rely on the help of volunteers and community organizations to make sure older adults in communities like Haverhill get the programs and services they need to stay safe and healthy at home. We want to commend Haverhill’s American Veterans Post 147 for...
Media Release Thanks to a generous donation of $29,545 to AgeSpan’s transportation program, CareRide, will now be able to serve older adults in Haverhill. “The George C. Wadleigh Foundation has been a long-time supporter of the agency and once again the foundation has...
Media Release Name change reflects agency’s mission to serve individuals across their lifespan Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore, a private nonprofit agency with offices in Lawrence and Danvers, announced today the organization’s official rebrand...
We took time today to celebrate and thank our awesome staff during our annual Years of Service ceremony. It’s a time to recognize everyone’s hard work and acknowledge the milestone anniversaries of more than 50 employees.“Congratulations for your years of service, and...
Media Release Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore has a new program to provide individuals with a free computer, training, and internet services through a partnership with Fidelity House Human Services & Career Resources Corporation of...
As required by the Older Americans Act of 1965, Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore will hold a public hearing for interested parties to solicit input on the agency’s proposed 2022-2025 Area Plan. The area plan includes prioritization of needs and...