Getting Started With Caregiving
Caregiving can be daunting, and more so if you have never done it before. These tips on when and how to begin caregiving for a loved one, from the National Institute on Aging, can help. Once you decide to start the caregiving process, LifePath’s Resource Consultants will listen to your unique situation and present
Today Is the Best Day to Start Protecting Our Brain Health
Many people are concerned about brain health and memory loss as they age, and for good reason. 1 in 10 people over the age of 65 in our area has dementia, and 1 in 3 Americans dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Between 2000 and 2022, deaths from heart disease decreased 2%, while deaths from
New Dementia Journey Groups Forming in 2026
Like many life-altering journeys, the dementia journey often starts in a doctor’s office. “Those are words I never expected to hear,” said Angela, at the beginning of a recent Dementia Journey group. “My mother had dementia, but I did not think this would happen to me.” Angela’s partner Mark felt similarly. “I was scared and
Exploring Your Individual Journey and Direction in the New Year
With the official start of winter on December 21, the countdown to the spring season is officially underway, bringing positive reminders and memories of warmer temperatures, longer sunlit days, and blossoming flowers to enjoy. In the meantime, let us do our best to get through winter first. Of course, winter does come with its challenges,
Age & Dementia Friendly Community Grants Available Now!
LifePath is now seeking proposals for projects that support our region’s Age & Dementia Friendly communities—where older adults and residents of all ages can enjoy greater well-being, connectivity, and belonging. With generous support from Point32 Health Foundation, the second annual Age & Dementia Community Grant program seeks your leadership to make your Franklin County and
How to Take Care of Our Amazing Feet
Unless they hurt, most people rarely think about their amazing feet. Hidden by socks and often encased in shoes, feet are made up of 26 bones, 33 ligaments, 19 intrinsic muscles, and 10 muscles that originate in the leg and connect into the foot. There are hundreds of other fibers and the whole structure is
Nutrition Notes: Artificial Sweeteners and Other Low-Calorie Sugar Substitutes
Is diet soda healthier than regular soda? Is it better to use artificial sweeteners in coffee than regular sugar? What about stevia or other naturally-derived sweeteners, are these better options?
With growing awareness that too much added sugar can contribute to tooth decay, diabetes, heart disease, unintentional weight gain, and other health issues, many people
New Silverline Resource Directory Now Available!
We’ve just released our updated Silverline resource directory, and we’re excited to share it with you.
What’s inside: Information about programs and services for elders, caregivers, and people with disabilities in our community.
You can download the Silverline here or contact us to request a printed copy.
One of the most important
LifePath Responds to Food Insecurity Crisis with $50,000 Donation
LifePath recently partnered with the United Way of the Franklin and Hampshire Region and the United Way of North Central Massachusetts to support urgent, local food insecurity initiatives in the community. The recent SNAP crisis brought much-needed attention to pervasive food insecurity problems in our area. LifePath responded to the crisis at hand by donating
Cold Weather Safety for Older Adults
Older adults have a higher chance of being affected by cold weather. Changes that come with aging can make it harder for older adults to be aware of their body becoming too cold, which can turn into a dangerous health issue quickly.
Hazards of cold weather include falls on wintry surfaces; injury caused by freezing (frostbite);
Local Nonprofits Unite to Combat Food Insecurity Crisis
On November 14, 2025, LifePath, United Way of the Franklin & Hampshire Region (UWFH), and United Way of North Central Massachusetts (UWNCM), announced a joint effort to sustain relief for thousands of local residents, focusing on the ongoing food insecurity crisis affecting one in two households in our region.
The three organizations are partnering to rapidly
Creating Huge Impact Through Small Acts of Kindness
For over 50 years, LifePath has made a commitment to address local and regional needs throughout Franklin County and the North Quabbin community, as well as in Berkshire, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties, when it comes to supporting the needs of older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers. Providing numerous life-changing programs, LifePath helps to strengthen