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…
Four Ways to Volunteer During COVID-19
We’ve been fortunate to have community members who have stepped up and helped out social services agencies like ours since the start of the COVID-19. Now, four months into the…
Concerns about voting
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: This year, I am concerned about voting in person because of COVID and the flu season. Due to my age and chronic health condition,…
Having meals delivered for seniors
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: My father has a medical condition that makes him at risk for contacting COVID, and his physician has instructed him to remain at home…
What is hoarding and can it be treated?
Hoarding is a progressive and chronic condition. According to the International OCD Foundation, hoarding is a complex disorder made up of three connected problems: collecting too many items; difficulty getting…