Q. My mother benefited from volunteer meal delivery service when she was no longer able to cook for herself, and I’ve always been so grateful for the help she received in her last years. Now, I want to do more to give back and help others, especially older adults...
Q. I am 76 years old and the primary caretaker of my wife, who has Alzheimer’s. While I love my wife and want to help her, there are days when I am exhausted and struggling, especially when I’ve been up all night with her. Our doctor suggested trying an adult day...
Q. Now that our kids have grown up and have families of their own, my husband and I are considering getting a dog. It’s been several years since we had a family pet, but we both agreed we miss having a four-legged friend around the house. We’ve thought about...
Q. I have so many fond memories of our family’s vacations, and since I’ve been on my own, I have taken some road trips with friends. While I’m no world traveler, I enjoy getting out and visiting new places. In fact, I’m thinking about taking a trip by myself. I...
Salem News Staff PEABODY — Students from Captain Samuel Brown Elementary School recently spent their day off delivering meals to older adults who live near their school, accompanied by AgeSpan Nutrition Manager Rebecca Kay and a handful of parents. “The kids were...
A broken elevator and nine flights of stairs in the summer would be a deterrent to some people. Not to Linda Vieira, who week after week made sure her Meals on Wheels recipients still received their daily lunch, a wellness check, and a smile. “Some of them told me to...
We gathered last week to celebrate the accomplishments of nearly 60 employees during our annual Years of Service Awards. Staff ranging from 10 to 40 years of service were honored by Board President Mike Rurak and with moving tributes read by their managers. This...
Q: I’m 67, and lately people have been asking when I am going to retire. I am happy working full time and see no reason to stop. I enjoy getting up each day and spending time with my coworkers and clients. Is that so unusual? Should I have to think about...
Every day, our agency delivers hot meals and a daily safety check to thousands of older adults across the Merrimack Valley and North Shore. During National Nutrition Month, local elected officials are stepping up as Community Champions to help deliver these meals with...
Q. My wife and I have many things in common, but getting a good night’s sleep is not one of them. She never seems to have any issues falling asleep and then staying asleep. However, I find it harder and harder to go to sleep or stay asleep all night. I have heard...