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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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Resources available for adult-onset diabetes
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: Several months ago, my husband was diagnosed with adult-onset diabetes. Last week, he had blood tests and a follow-up appointment with his physician. His…
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Seeking the help of an Ombudsman
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: For several years, my elderly mother was able to remain in her own home with the help of private pay aides. It became clear…
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Finding resources for LGBT seniors
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: I am concerned about my older brother. He is a 70-year-old gay man whose partner died over a year ago. It was stressful enough…
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Handling Thanksgiving safely during a pandemic
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: Our family is in turmoil over making plans for Thanksgiving. Our adult children haven’t seen us in months, so they are anxious to get…
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Resources available for adult-onset diabetes
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: Several months ago, my husband was diagnosed with adult-onset diabetes. Last week, he had blood tests and a follow-up appointment with his physician. His…
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Caring for a loved one at home
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: My husband and I recently moved into a condo in the Merrimack Valley to be closer to our adult children. He has a neurological…