Explaining the pandemic to someone with Alzheimer’s disease
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: My elderly mother who has Alzheimer’s disease lives about 12 hours away from me. In the past I would travel down to visit her…
Finding a care agency to suit mother’s needs
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: My mother isn’t a resident in Massachusetts but I am hoping you might have some suggestions on how to handle a problem with the…
Finding Your Inspiration and Moving Forward
When you live in New England, spring is anticipated with bated breath. Well, what a spring it has been. Coronavirus came along and at the least, ruined many plans, and…
Options Counseling Program can help navigate health care system
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: My grandmother fell and broke her hip and has been in a rehabilitation facility following surgery for a broken femur. She soon will max…
We Stand Together in our Fight Against COVID and in Our Grief
June is the month for which I reflect on missing my mother, gone six years now. Words I never thought I would hear myself think, let alone say aloud; thank…
Is it OK for elderly mom to go to a restaurant?
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: My elderly mother lives in another New England state. Restrictions are being lifted in her county allowing most businesses to resume operation as long…
Are You Aware of Elder Abuse?
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th as designated by the United Nations General Assembly. The day shines a light globally on the problem of neglect, physical, emotional, and…
What help is available for grandparents raising their grandchildren?
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: A neighbor of mine recently was awarded custody of her grandchildren. For numerous reasons, the children’s parents are not involved in their care nor…
Safeguarding our Mental Well-being During COVID-19
By now all of us have heard the guidelines and recommendations put forward by the experts regarding safeguarding our mental health. During the past months I feel I have…
Workshops on caregiving, chronic conditions continue virtually
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: Earlier this year my husband was diagnosed with a neurological condition. We were told there would be ongoing deterioration still we both tried to…