Getting help for holiday depression
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO The holidays are “the most wonderful time of the year.” Friends are cooking, shopping, and comparing holiday plans. With all of this activity comes the expectation that…
How to eat healthy for the holidays
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I’m really looking forward to my sister’s holiday party and seeing family and friends, but I know I will be tempted by all the food and a…
Be mindful of Medicare scams
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Scammers don’t take a break during the holidays. They are as common as the seasonal music we hear in our favorite department stores, according to the Senior…
The benefit of volunteering for volunteers
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I am recently retired, in excellent health and full of energy. When I mentioned the possibility of doing some volunteering, one friend was surprised, saying, “You’ve given…
How to keep healthy in winter months
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: Besides dressing warmly, being careful on icy surfaces, and eating well, what advice do you have for getting through the winter? Answer: Here are some handy…
How to cope with anxiety
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I have been experiencing what my wife believes to be anxiety when commuting in heavy traffic to Boston. This problem seemed to come up suddenly. Do you…
Looking for senior LGBTQ+ social groups
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I am a gay man in my mid-70s who is looking to meet new friends. Many of my peers have retired and moved south, and I…
Caring for caregivers… resources from AgeSpan
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Caregiving is a journey that is simultaneously overwhelming and rewarding. It can dominate or even consume your schedule, becoming your entire world. Yet only 46 percent of…
Healthy aging: Embracing life after menopause
When it comes to healthy aging, menopause doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. We’ve all heard jokes about hot flashes and night sweats, but life after menopause (defined as…
February and heart health
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO February is National Heart Health Month and recent news stories have also turned a spotlight on cardiac arrest and the importance of CPR to save lives. One-third…