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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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What to know about long-term care insurance
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Q. I am still working full time, but I am starting to plan for life after retirement. I have heard about long-term care insurance, but I’m not…
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Hoarding is about the person, not the ‘stuff’
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Hoarding is not about the stuff someone has in their home. Hoarding behavior is a complex issue and more common than the public might think. The “stuff”…
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Seeking SHINE volunteers: Your chance to help others
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO You know your community best. That’s why we want your help to support your neighbors as they enroll in Medicare for the first time, review plan options,…
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Meals on Wheels a vital connection to seniors
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Across the United States, 1 in 4 older adults lives alone and feels lonely. Meals on Wheels is a vital program that delivers more than a daily,…
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Difficult to gauge the level of need for seniors
Q: My siblings and I have begun to notice our parents are no longer able to manage living on their own. While they have some health issues, it doesn’t seem serious…
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Ask Joan: Consuming alcohol as we age is common but may come with new risks
Q: My husband and I usually drink a few glasses of wine each week along with the occasional beer, but I’ve heard different things about risk factors around drinking and aging….