Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Question: Some of my friends are afraid of getting the COVID-19 vaccine because they think it will give them the actual disease. What can I…
Helping a loved one with a drinking problem
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: I am concerned about my sister. Her husband of over 50 years died six months ago. Several times when I have called, I noticed that…
Ombudsman can help navigate concerns at long-term care facilities
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: My neighbor made the difficult decision to place her husband in a long-term care facility as his needs became more than she could handle. She…
Benefits, responsibilities of a power of attorney
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: Years ago, my parents met with an attorney to put their home and financial assets in a trust. I was named my mother’s health care…
Addressing arthritis through movement, classes
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: Recently, I have begun experiencing pain in my knees, making it difficult for me to get up from a chair. A friend suggested I could…
Ask Joan: Putting the aging process in perspective
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: My daughter recently celebrated her 40th birthday. She received many cards and gifts, some humorous, some sentimental, and was treated to a wonderful party. When…
Overcoming “re-entry anxiety”
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: I have spent the last 15 months leaving home only for the most essential reasons. I occasionally saw close neighbors but always wore a face…
Getting help with affordable internet
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: My daughter and son-in-law both lost their jobs this past year due to the pandemic. They still haven’t found secure employment and decided it was…
Finding ways to save on groceries, despite rising cost of food
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q: I live in an apartment in a small housing authority development. After paying my essential monthly expenses, I rarely have any money left. My…
Celebrating Juneteenth
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer This weekend, communities around the country will recognize and celebrate Juneteenth, an important annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Many…