Twelve community-based organizations in the Merrimack Valley and North Shore have been selected by AgeSpan to receive a total of $115,550 in Title IIIB federal funding under the Older Americans Act. The organizations that received funding were: Emmaus, Inc., New...
Ask Joan: Dry January gaining traction
Q: I’ve been looking to make some lifestyle changes this New Year, and I’m curious about Dry January. I’ve heard my friends mention it, but I don’t know a lot about it. Can one month really make a difference? What are your thoughts? A: I’ve heard of a lot of...
The Impact of Partnerships: Best Practices to meet needs of Long-Term Care residents with Mental Health / Substance Use Disorders
Join us for a free conference on The Impact of Partnerships: Best Practices to meet needs of Long-Term Care residents with Mental Health / Substance Use Disorders. Registration is required as we are limited to 200 attendees. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Date:...
Request For Proposals For Home Care Services
AgeSpan is soliciting proposals for the provision of community-based services. Services are provided to consumers in the Commonwealth’s Home Care Program, funded by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Click here for the Notice to Bidders. All instructions are...
Ask Joan: Staying active in winter
Question: This time of year, I often become restless. I want to exercise more to work off that energy, but the winter weather makes it harder to do that outdoors. Do you have any suggestions? Answer: I know the feeling! When it's cold outside, it can be hard to get...
Ask Joan: Happy holidays and here’s to 2024!
It’s hard to believe it, but we are once again at the end of another year. Since this will be my last Ask Joan of 2023, it’s the perfect opportunity to reflect on the year we’ve spent together. In this column, we’ve talked about everything from caring for a loved one...
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Aging Unbound: Maxa Schutzbank Berid
Maxa Schutzbank Berid, 81, has explored the vastness of our world with an unwavering passion. Her travels have taken her to exotic destinations such as Tibet, Bhutan, and much of Africa. From traversing European landscapes to hiking mountains in the Annapurna Circuit,...
Ask Joan: Dispelling myths about aging
Q. I feel like I am living a pretty active and independent life, but I am uncomfortable when some family members mention my age (79) and assume I soon won’t be able to do certain activities or live alone. To me, age is just a number – is it wrong to think that way? A....
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Focus Groups
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Focus Groups Join us in a confidential setting to talk about your experiences with residents/patients in long-term care settings who have behavioral health and substance use disorder. Our Ombudsman Program is conducting a series of...