Find help with food expenses
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO of AgeSpan Question: I am a retired widower in my 70s and have noticed the price of food going up every time I shop. I’m worried that my…
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Older adults returning to work after retirement
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO of AgeSpan Question: When I retired from my demanding but rewarding job, I felt like I was on top of the world. I’m a 68-year-old widow and was…
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Looking for more geriatric support services coordinators
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO We know some adults aged 65 and older may find themselves in situations that require extra assistance to ensure they have a safe, supportive environment to call…
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The Mobile Market offers food to those in need
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO We are pleased to announce that our new initiative, the AgeSpan Mobile Market, is a marked success, offering free food to anyone in need in our service…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…