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…
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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…
Celebrating Older Americans Who Are Making Their Mark
Brendan and Kay Walsh The first in our month-long series celebrating Older American’s Month and Making Their Mark are Brendan and Kay Walsh of Salem, MA. Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in…
Finding the Light in the Time Zone of Now
Most of us have experienced the sensation of time passing more quickly than we realized. “Was that really three years ago? Seems like yesterday.” Or, the exact opposite; a faded…
Tips for elder airplane travel
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: I will be moving my mother from out of state to a facility near where I live. She gets nervous if she is in…
Do I really need a will?
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: Over the last several months, I have been thinking a lot about the future. If I get sick right now, I really don’t have…
Discussing home care with parents
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: Over the last few months my sister and I have been calling our elderly parents on a daily basis to make sure they are…
Is it safe to keep a medical appointment?
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: I have a follow-up medical appointment next month. This was scheduled the last time I saw my physician six months ago. I have been…