What Older Adults and Caregivers in Our Region Are Saying: LifePath’s 2025 Needs Assessment
Every four years, LifePath, the Area Agency on Aging for Franklin County and the North Quabbin areas, conducts a region-wide survey to understand the needs of older adults and caregivers. In response to LifePath’s 2025 Needs Assessment, we received 545 surveys in total—453 from older adults and 93 from caregivers. People from all over the
How LifePath’s Ombudsman Program Protected a Nursing Home Resident from an Unsafe Discharge
When “Rosa,” a longtime resident of Western Massachusetts, found herself in a nursing home recovering from a health crisis, she believed she was on the right track to regaining stability and well-being. However, she soon faced an unexpected and frightening challenge—she was told she had to leave the facility, even though she was not ready
LifePath’s New Annual Report is Here!
This is an exciting time at LifePath. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, it is a time to reflect on all that we have accomplished. LifePath has grown exponentially since its beginnings as Franklin County Home Care. Resiliency has been key to our success. Through it all, we have remained committed to our mission of
Locally, A United Front in Support of Meals on Wheels
On Tuesday, January 28, we welcomed some special guests to tour the Meals on Wheels kitchen in Erving, MA. State Senator Jo Comerford and her District Director, Elena Cohen, along with State Rep. Susannah Whipps, joined state government officials Secretary Robin Lipson of
LifePath’s Jason Molony Interviewed on GCTV about Age-Friendly Grants Program
Recently, LifePath’s Jason Molony was interviewed on GCTV about the new Age-Friendly Grants Program. LifePath is currently seeking proposals for a limited number of projects that support our region’s vision of Age- and Dementia-Friendly communities, where older adults and residents of all ages can enjoy greater safety, connectivity, and belonging. With generous support from Point32
A Grandparent’s Reflections on the Experience of Raising Grandchildren
A few years ago, local resident Rick Barree wrote a powerful and poignant article for The Good Life about the challenges of raising a grandchild. As part of Caregiver Month, we are sharing some of his comments in honor of all the older people caring for children in our community.
Rick’s journey as a grandparent
Three Simple Steps to Peace of Mind Concerning Healthcare Decisions
Honoring Choices Massachusetts has created a Quick-Start Guide explaining the three simple steps to securing a Health Care Agent. A Health Care Agent is someone who can speak for your wishes, should you become incapacitated. Completing these steps is easy and can offer peace of mind to everyone. View the guide here.
If you
AAA Needs Assessment – Your Input is Needed!
LifePath is currently conducting an every-four-years assessment of the needs of older adults (age 60 and over) and caregivers. The data we collect will inform the Area Plan and our programmatic activities and investments over the next four years. The survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete. Please consider taking and sharing the survey. Thank
Greenfield Police Officer Matthew Llewelyn Visits Meals on Wheels
Today, Greenfield Police Officer Matthew Llewelyn visited the Meals on Wheels kitchen and went on a ride-along to deliver meals in the community.
When he got out of the car after the kitchen visit and doing part of the meal drop off route, he said, “That was awesome!”
That comment says it all. We would like to
Keep Moving: How Regular Walking Can Help Prevent Falls
Staying active is important at any age, but it’s especially important as we get older. One of the best and easiest ways to stay active is walking. Walking regularly isn’t just good for your heart and muscles; it can also help prevent falls. Falls are a serious risk, especially for older adults. But with some
LifePath Certified as a Woman-Led Non-Profit Organization (W/NPO)
We are thrilled to announce that LifePath has officially been certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) as a Woman-Led Non-Profit Organization (W/NPO)! This exciting milestone not only highlights our dedication to fostering diversity, but also opens doors for us to collaborate with local businesses and government agencies in new and impactful
LifePath Secures Major Grants to Support Age- and Dementia-Friendly Initiatives
LifePath recently received two significant grants to further Age- and Dementia-Friendly Initiatives in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region. These funds, totaling $690,000, will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for residents in our community. The grants were awarded by Point32Health Foundation and the Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging