Ask Joan: It’s Arthritis Awareness Month – how to cope with aches and pains
Q: Now that the weather is nicer, I’ve started taking my dog on the longer walks we used to do in the fall, before the snow and freezing temperatures. I’ve noticed…
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Aging Unbound: Ed Arsenault
Sometimes it’s easy to take for granted how important some of the simplest things in life are, such as walking. That has not been lost on Ed Arsenault, 86, who…
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Ask Joan: Register for the 12th LGBTQ+ Elders Conference
AgeSpan is excited to team up with several community partners for the 12th annual LGBTQ+ Elders in an Ever-Changing World Conference. The virtual conference is June 15 from 9 a.m….
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Ask Joan: Tips for helping to prevent dementia
Q: I read the other day that every three seconds someone develops dementia, and nearly 50 million people in the world are living with the disease. As I get older, I…
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Ask Joan: June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a cause we are strong advocates for here at AgeSpan. In the U.S., 10 percent of people aged 60 and over have…
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Ask Joan: Elder Index shows a high cost of living for seniors
Q: I am a 79-year-old woman who lives alone on a fixed income, and I have some ongoing health issues. It’s been a struggle in recent months to afford things like…
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Ask Joan: Connecting with others this Fourth of July
Q. I don’t have a lot of family living near me, but I have a few good friends that I can always rely on for support, help when I need…
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Ask Joan: Housing Options
Question: I retired a few years ago and planned on staying in my apartment. However, I am having some difficulty being able to afford it. I would like to remain as…
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Ask Joan: Beware of phone calls about Medicare, free services
Q. I cannot tell you how many phone calls (on my landline and cell phone) I get from scammers about Medicare, free services, etc. My friends and I try to let…
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Aging Unbound: Leslie Dube
Leslie Dube got a later start in the world of volunteering, but maybe that’s because she was waiting for her perfect calling. It just so happens that calling came shortly…