Energy assistance programs available to help
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I’m hearing troubling predictions about how much energy prices may go up during the next few months. I’m an 83-year-old widower living in Dracut. Do you know…
Caring for those who help during National Family Caregivers Month
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Erin, 52, of West Newbury, was trying everything to help her mother, but nothing was working. Her mother, Anne, 80, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease two years…
OTC hearing aids can be a game-changer for those with hearing loss
Nov 7, 2022 I Ask Joan – Weekly Q and A Column Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I think my husband has been experiencing some hearing loss over the last year….
Do I still need to get mammogram in my 70s?
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I have my annual physical check-up scheduled next month. Every year, my doctor sends me for a mammogram, although these have never revealed any abnormalities. I am…
What to know about diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month, but how much do you know about diabetes? Most of us have heard that it’s a serious disease that involves an imbalance of the body’s…
How to prevent flu
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: My husband says he does not want the flu vaccine this year. He experienced some side effects from his COVID-19 booster, so now he is convinced…
New name, same old mission
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO I am excited to announce that Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley and North Shore has rebranded as AgeSpan. Since 1974, our agency has focused on the…
For the holiday season, consider AgeSpan
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO of AgeSpan During this holiday season of giving and gratitude, I am reminded of those who lack everyday necessities like food, transportation, and a safe place to…
Gratitude is the heart of the holidays
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Author Deepak Chopra, M.D., says practicing gratitude is a way to counteract stress and stay healthy. Taking life one day at a time can help. Here are…
What to keep an eye on as you get older
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I’m a 65-year-old woman who has worn glasses since childhood. My overall vision is good, but I am wondering what eye issues I should be aware…