Winter Well-Being
As much of our region experiences its first whispers of winter, it’s wise to take time to prepare yourself for the months to come. For many, this means thinking about tangible steps such as insulating and heating your home; getting out winter coats, boots and shovels; and stocking up on sand for icy sidewalks. While
Making Tracks Toward Becoming Age- and Dementia-Friendly
Image above: Carol Foote and Age-Friendly Franklin County & North Quabbin steering committee member Peggy Vezina show off a board that showcases the work of the local project at the gathering hosted by MACHHAF and HRIA.
Over the last two years, the Age-Friendly Franklin County and North Quabbin project has made progress in raising awareness and
LifePath’s Money Management Program Helps Older Adults Maintain Their Independence
September marked the 31st year that the Massachusetts Money Management Program (MMMP) has been helping adults over 60, and adults living with a disability, maintain their independence. Without the program, many individuals would face food insecurity, financial exploitation, eviction, and premature institutionalization.
LifePath’s Money Management program, sponsored in part by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs,
The Fall of the Year Gives Rise to Generosity
We are hopeful and grateful for the generosity that rises from having the end of 2022 in sight. This fall, LifePath has been and will be gifted with a number of community-based opportunities for our organization and the people we serve to truly feel the goodness of this region.
It’s the time of year when donations
Older Adults Are Quietly Returning to the Workplace
Barbara Bodzin, Executive DirectorThe U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the number of individuals over 75 years of age who are either working or actively looking for work will grow 96.5% by 2030. Those over 75 are the only age group whose labor force participation rate is projected to rise in the next
RSVP: Grocery Shop for a Neighbor in Need
Have you ever thought about how you would manage if you couldn’t get out to shop for food or medications, had no internet, and/or store delivery wasn’t available? A new LifePath program, born in response to needs during the early days of the pandemic and continuing now, matches volunteer shoppers with individuals who cannot independently
Legal Notes—Funeral Arrangements: How Do You Give Directions? Who Has Authority?
If you are someone who likes to be prepared and to have your affairs in order, you may have an estate plan in place to address management of your medical needs and finances in case of incapacity and the testamentary disposition of your assets. In contemplating end-of-life issues, you may also have planned for your
Long-Term Care Residents Honored During Residents’ Rights Month
Residents’ Rights Month is celebrated each October and is designated by the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care to highlight residents living in all long-term care settings. This year’s Residents’ Rights Month theme, Inspiring Unity Within Our Community, emphasizes the importance of fostering meaningful community within the facility and encouraging residents’ connection to
Employees Explain Why They Love Working at LifePath
“Eighteen years ago I finally figured out what I wanted to be when I ‘grew up,’ so I applied for an Assistant Dining Center Manager position and left a corporate job after 20 years. What I love most about working for LifePath is the balance between work and family that this career has provided. I
Elizabeth Witham “SHINES” with Her Horse, Sadie
Elizabeth Witham, 67 and a resident of Greenfield, shares a special bond with her horse, Sadie. She was able to improve both of their lives, in part through help from LifePath’s SHINE program (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone). Elizabeth agreed to speak to The Good Life about her and Sadie’s relationship, and
The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Report on Ageism
Barbara Bodzin, Executive Director
Age is one of the first things we notice about other people. Ageism arises when age is used to categorize and divide people in ways that lead to harm, disadvantages, and injustice and erodes solidarity across generations.
Ageism refers to stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel), and discrimination (how we
Patrick Gardner Creates the Most Amazing Hats
Above: Patrick Gardner, holding his Franken Berry hat dedicated to the voice actor Bob McFadden, while wearing his Frankenstein hat, with a dedication to the author Mary Shelley.
Patrick Gardner, 35, a resident of Montague and a member of LifePath’s Adult Family Care (AFC) Program, has made over 260 amazing hats since 2016, each of them