Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer These days, it’s easy to become bewildered or overwhelmed when absorbing the news—on top of the stresses we all encounter in our routine lives. So,…
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AgeSpan’s Money Management Program — It all adds up to making a big difference
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Here at AgeSpan, we often encounter older adults who are having a tough time doing their finances. They find the print on bills and correspondence too small,…
Help put in the work for National Nutrition Month
This is National Nutrition Month, and the 50th anniversary of an amendment to the Older Americans Act that established a national nutrition program for adults aged 60 and older. At…
How to age gracefully solo
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I am a widower, aged 75, living alone in a condo. My wife and I had no children, and we have no relatives in the area. Many…
What to do when a friend may not be eating enough
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I have a friend, 82, who has been eating less and less because he reports that as he gets older, he has “no appetite.” He seems to…
What are housing options after retirement?
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I am 66 and newly retired. I planned on staying in my apartment but am struggling to afford it because I live on just Social Security…
A thank you for National Volunteers Month
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO April is National Volunteers Month, and we want to thank all the generous people who give their time, compassion, and creativity to AgeSpan. This past year, more…
Resources for grandparents raising grandchildren
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: A neighbor of mine was recently awarded full custody of her two young grandsons. She is a loving, devoted grandparent, but sometimes she seems overwhelmed by her…
What help is available for lonely LGBTQ seniors?
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I am concerned about my cousin. He is a 70-year-old gay man who lives alone in an apartment building. While his neighbors are quite friendly, he doesn’t…
How to reframe aging
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Aging—everyone is doing it. Time waits for no one, and aging happens to all of us, every day. We shouldn’t view aging as an ongoing series of…