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…
Four Ways to Volunteer During COVID-19
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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…
Get help selecting a Medicare plan
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: My husband and I are both retiring in the next few months after reaching our full retirement age for Social Security. We can’t keep…
What should I do if I suspect elder abuse?
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: We have lived next door to a sociable, elderly widowed woman for several years. Her son recently moved in with her after losing his…
Adult care services available for working families
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: I have been working from home for the last several months, and in addition to my job responsibilities, my elderly mother who has dementia…
Dealing with the care of a parent
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: When my father got sick, he rapidly deteriorated and pleaded with me to take care of my mother if he died. After his death,…
Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Bellmont
After six months of retirement, Steve Bellmont, of Lynnfield, had a desire to continue contributing to a cause. He discovered our friendly visitor/shopper program and thought it would be a…
Technology Can Help Make Connections for Isolated Seniors
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: My sister and I are concerned about our elderly mother who has become very isolated due to the pandemic. She was previously active at…