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…
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”…
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,…
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,…
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…
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….
Ask Joan: Protecting your passwords from scammers
Q: I try to keep up with technology and be smart about sharing personal information online, but every day it seems I read stories about hackers and scammers stealing data….
Ask Joan: Get into the swing with pickleball
Q: I’ve heard a lot about the game of pickleball, and people seem to love it. In fact, I’ve got friends who played once and got hooked. They say it’s…
Ask Joan: Volunteers are at the heart of AgeSpan
More than 300 people regularly donate their time and talents serving others through our agency’s programs and services. Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO of AgeSpan These volunteers of different ages and backgrounds…
Ask Joan: The Power of Pets
Earlier this month, we celebrated National Pet Day, which reminded me how much the animals in our lives mean to so many of us. Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO of AgeSpan I…