Q: My 92 year old mother lives in her home receiving 24 hour care. The two private workers have been with her for 18 months and are very responsible but…
Observation can reveal problems with elders’ care
Q: I will be returning to my hometown over the holidays. I have several older relatives (in their late 70s and 80s) who live in the area. I have heard…
Elder Services’ response to the gas explosion tragedy in Lawrence, Andover, North Andover
Q: I live in Newburyport and feel so bad for what happened in Lawrence and the other towns with the gas explosions. I am curious the impact that had on…
Support and socialization resource for LGBT seniors and their caregivers
Q: I have just relocated to the upper Merrimack Valley and moved into an elder housing building. The location is convenient to stores and the services offered in the building…
What to do if a gas leak is suspected
Q: Fortunately I do not live in any of the towns that were recently impacted by the devastating gas explosions. I am concerned for myself and several older relatives who…
Take time to review plans during Medicare enrollment period
Q: For more than two weeks I have been bombarded by mailings from different companies providing insurance to individuals on Medicare. I start getting irritated when I receive multiple flyers…
Help with managing elders’ finances is available
Q: My mother always handled the family finances. After she passed away my father was not capable of assuming responsibility for paying the household bills. He was really depressed and…
Beware of scam Social Security calls
Q: I received a call last week from Social Security informing me I had not provided them correct information and had been fraudulent in receiving benefits not entitled to me….
Community pulls together in times of trouble
Q: Sometime in October you had an article about the gas explosions in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover. That article focused on preventative measures for folks who use natural gas….
High blood sugar level is warning for diabetes
Q: Last month I had my annual Medicare Wellness checkup. My physician ordered a comprehensive fasting blood test. I just received the results which showed my blood sugar level was…