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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
CEO Joan Hatem-Roy Question: I recently received a telephone call urging me to take a genetic test, which the telemarketer claimed was covered under Medicare and would be free of charge…
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Elder abuse: it’s serious, common, and underreported. That’s why we recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15. This annual initiative by the International Network…
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I am a 70-year-old gay man who looks forward to June and the opportunity to celebrate Pride. However, I live alone, and my circle of friends has…
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Meteorologists report that summers in New England will bring an increasing number of days above 90 degrees. So, while it’s great to get outside, everyone needs to…
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I am a 65-year-old woman from Lowell who has some caregiving challenges. As an only child, I have always been close to my mother, who is now…