May arrives each year with longer days, warmer air—and an important reminder that healthy aging is something we…
Is It a Stomach Bug or Gastroenteritis?
When I was a kid, there were two types of illness in our household. If it was a…
National Healthcare Decisions Month
April is National Healthcare Decisions Month, a time to pause and think about something many of us prefer…
AI Pros & Cons
Imagine answering the phone and hearing your grandson’s voice pleading for help—only to discover it’s not him at…
National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month. This began as a celebration to honor the contribution women made on the…
National Senior Nutrition Month
March is National Senior Nutrition Month. Good nutrition is a cornerstone of healthy aging. As we grow older,…
Financial Assistance for Internet Access
As more services move online, the Social Security Administration recognizes that accessing these services can sometimes be challenging…
Transitioning into Retirement
Retirement is often described as the “golden years,” a long-awaited reward after decades of working, raising families, and…
About the Frail Elder Waiver
Maria is 78-years-old and lives by herself in a small apartment in Ipswich. Her daughter’s family lives nearby…
National Social Work Month
March is National Social Work Month, an opportunity to honor social workers in our community and around the…