Dawn Marie with AgeSpan Community Transition Liaison Sabryn Eaton After nearly a year of uncertainty, 61-year-old Dawn Marie Lopresti is finally getting a home of her own. She’s moving into an apartment through the Beverly Housing Authority after spending 11 months at...
When 71-year-old Marian LeBlanc stood at the podium at the Massachusetts Statehouse and told her story, she hoped it would reach people who could bring about change – for herself and the growing number of others like her. The former teacher and grandmother joined...
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q. I struggle with helping my parents keep their living space organized. What are some steps I can take to get them moving in the right direction? A. As people age, their homes often accumulate belongings, making it difficult to...
Joan Hatem-Roy, Chief Executive Officer Q. I read that Accessory Dwelling Units are now permitted by-right statewide in Massachusetts. How can older adults take advantage of this new law? A. Massachusetts’ new law permitting Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) by-right...