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…
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…
Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: I have been receiving flyers almost daily from insurance companies promoting their Medicare plans. I usually toss them in the trash without even looking…
Caregiving in a Crisis: Caring for parents during the pandemic
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: My elderly mother is a private pay resident at an upscale assisted living facility. While I understand the reasons for all the restrictions…
Finding Support and Community While Caregiving During COVID
Like so many others, Kate P. has watched as her mother’s health has deteriorated over the past couple of years. This summer, the situation worsened. Her mother, age 77, has…
Tips for holiday shopping during the pandemic
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: Due to my age and chronic health conditions, I have been extremely careful over the last nine months to avoid contracting COVID-19. I only…
Staying in contact with virtual visits
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: My mother lives in an assisted living facility that currently has an outbreak of COVID-19. Previously, only outside visits were allowed, and now even…
Weighing benefits, risks of COVID-19 vaccine
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Question: My neighbors and I have been closely following news about the progress of a vaccine for COVID-19. We have differing viewpoints on whether we…
Gratitude needed in challenging times
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: My mother moved in with us a few years ago when my father passed away. My two adult children have returned home having both…
A Caregiver’s Journey: Roland’s Story
For Roland G. of Andover, the respite care he receives enhances his life immeasurably. His wife Diane, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2015, recently lost the ability to walk. “I…