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…
Join us to celebrate Older Americans Month
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities. They are our family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more. They are…
It’s time to get walking
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I’m a retiree recovering from knee surgery, and the warmer weather is giving me spring fever. I’d like to start walking outdoors but feel a little uneasy…
Breath easier by taking safety precautions around home oxygen, cigarettes
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: My brother, 72, is in the early stages of emphysema. He has been trying to quit smoking for some time and is making substantial progress, gradually cutting…
Traveling Chef Program resumes
Joan Hatem-Roy Question: I’m a 68-year-old widow who lives in Amesbury. Now that the good weather has finally arrived, I’d like to go out to have lunch once in a while…
Chronic disease self-management program
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I am a relatively healthy 65-year-old whose arthritis and back pain have been gradually getting worse. I don’t feel old but am finding the discomfort very wearing….