Ask Joan: Being alone doesn’t have to be a struggle
Q: My wife of 43 years passed away some time ago, but I am still struggling with being alone. We had done so much together for so long, and I often…
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Aging Unbound: Grace Gullotti
Have you ever heard the one about the two women who met at the quilting museum? If not, we’ve got you covered. This is the story of Grace Gullotti, co-founder…
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Ask Joan: When should you contact our agency? Sooner than you may think.
Our best advice is don’t wait until there is an emergency. You don’t have to be over 65, either. It may come as a surprise that not all of our…
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Ask Joan: Varied diet a good starting point
Q: My husband and I have both vowed to eat healthier. We’re retired and living on a fixed income, so we are cautious about how much we spend. Do you…
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Ask Joan: It’s time for Feast of the Three Saints
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO of AgeSpan Each year, as August winds down, it means more than just a new school year. Labor Day weekend means it’s time for the Feast of…
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Ask Joan: Plenty going on at your local senior center
Q. I am almost 60 and I’ve heard a lot of good things about my local senior center. I’m a little apprehensive about going because I’ve always thought of senior…
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Aging Unbound: Rhina Espaillat
It’s safe to say Rhina Espaillat, a self-proclaimed Trekkie, has lived long and prospered in the literary world. Over nine decades of writing, the Newburyport resident has published 21 books,…
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Ask Joan: Look for blue envelopes from MassHealth for renewals
Question: I received something in the mail asking me to renew my MassHealth coverage. I know there have been a lot of health-care scams targeting older people. I just wanted…
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Ask Joan: Fear of falling can leave seniors at home alone
Question: About a month ago, my mother fell and hurt herself. Nothing serious, just a slight bruise, but now she’s apprehensive about leaving the house because she’s afraid she’ll fall again,…
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Honoring a son and friend at the Golf Classic
For one foursome at the 27th Annual AgeSpan Golf Classic, the tournament means more than a chance to participate in a worthy cause. It’s also a chance to honor a…