Local News Report on Meals on Wheels Funding
The Greenfield Recorder and Athol Daily News this week published an article called Meals on Wheels providers sounding alarm amid looming budget deficit. The Meals on Wheels program projects significant funding deficits in the coming year. We appreciate these local papers’ attention to this issue and journalist Erin-Leigh Hoffman’s efforts to hear from multiple
Preparing for a Medical Appointment: My Health Checklist
How many times have you left a medical appointment feeling like you still had questions? It can be difficult to get everything answered in a short visit. Your doctor, nurse, or physician’s assistant also may not always understand what’s important to you. One way to make the most of your allotted time and ensure it’s
Video: Make Your Own Health Care Plan
Last week, we hosted a webinar on creating a personal health care plan using the Honoring Choices MA Getting Started Tool Kit. The webinar covered the importance of having a plan in place to ensure you receive care that is right for you today and over your lifetime. Our expert speaker, Ellen DiPaola, president of
Championing Our Health: Looking Beyond the Doctor’s Office
As communities across the country recognize Older Americans Month this May, the theme Champion Your Health highlights the importance of staying active, safe, and supported while aging. We can put effort into both championing our own health and helping make health possible for others.
When people think about health, they often think about doctors, medicine, and
Momentum Builds for an Age-Friendly Future
How does where we live shape how we age? What aspects of a community help or hinder our ability to age well? The key to well-being in aging goes beyond supportive services for those in need, which is why LifePath, along with key partner Franklin Regional Council of Governments, and funders MA Community Health and
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 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
I Am More Than My Memory: The Many Faces of Dementia
This video teaches various approaches to use when working with individuals with dementia.
The History of Rainbow Elders
Rainbow Elders is a program that offers socializing, support, and resources for older LGBTQIA adults in Franklin County, the North Quabbin region, and beyond. Over the years, it has grown into a strong and welcoming community. What began as a small effort has turned into a program that provides connection, learning, and advocacy. Here’s a
Getting Comfortable Using Online Portals: A Guide for Older Adults
Technology and the internet have become more and more a part of our daily lives. If you feel uneasy about using the internet for managing your important personal accounts, you’re not alone. But with a little knowledge, these tools can make our lives easier, safer, and more convenient. Here’s how to get help using online
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