All Together Now, At Last
The All Together Now Festival: Celebrating LifePath’s 30th Annual Walkathon happens today. Not only do we recognize 30 years of bringing the community together in support of who LifePath serves, but let’s also recognize the gift of being “all together now.”
We have much to celebrate and reflect upon. Thinking back on previous Walkathons, what
Walkathon: Experience and Anticipation
Our experience as we prepare for the Walkathon over these many weeks is that we have been marinating in goodwill shared with us by sponsors, fundraisers, donors, and other friends of LifePath. The goodness this event inspires is beyond compare. These sentiments shared by donors have been inspiring:
“So proud of the work you do!”
“You inspire
Sanderson Place Offers Elders a New Option for Affordable Housing
In Franklin County, housing costs have outpaced income, and the pandemic has accelerated that gap. The elder population is increasing in an otherwise flat-to-declining population. Among senior households, 62% are considered low-income. More affordable housing is needed for lower-income older adults.
Sunderland residents saw the need for affordable senior housing and took action. The town secured
Walkathon: Our Shared Journey
The All Together Now Festival: Celebrating LifePath’s 30th Annual Walkathon, on May 7, is upon us! In just two weeks we will be welcoming you to 101 Munson Street, Greenfield, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., rain or shine. This year’s family friendly in-person event offers the opportunity to celebrate one another and recognize and
Making a Difference: LifePath Volunteer Carol Ball
In the United States, April is National Volunteer Month—a month dedicated to recognizing the importance of volunteering and honoring the significant contributions volunteers make by generously donating their time and talents to worthy causes. The theme this year is “Volunteering is Empathy in Action.” LifePath depends on approximately 275 volunteers, more than double our full-
Walkathon: Spotlight on Team Food Brood
We’ve said it before and we will say it again. Walkathon teams and their members are the heart and soul of LifePath’s annual Walkathon. They take action to secure the generosity of people they know in support of programs and services LifePath provides. We thank them for holding the people we serve at the center
Legal Notes: Covid Clauses for Medical Advance Directives
In August of 2020, during the first wave of COVID-19 cases, I advised readers to review their medical advance directive documents. These documents could contain language that prohibits intubation and/or use of a ventilator in all situations. Allowing intubation and ventilator use can be life-saving for some COVID-19 patients. There have been a few variants
All Together Now Festival: Collaboration Is Key
Spring is in the air and there is renewed energy in our step and outlook. It’s great timing because we are about a month away from The All Together Now Festival, Celebrating LifePath’s 30th Annual Walkathon, scheduled for Saturday, May 7, at 101 Munson Street in Greenfield from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This event will
Meals on Wheels Celebrates 50 Years!
Above: This 1980’s newspaper clipping from The Recorder, courtesy of Jane Dion, née Stebbins (pictured on the right), shows food being prepared for 13 congregate elder meal sites at a facility on the Northfield Mount Hermon campus.
In March 1972, President Nixon signed into law an amendment to the Older Americans Act of 1965 to
Understanding Medicare Enrollment Periods and Options
Are you turning 65? Have you been disabled for 24 months? If so, you may be eligible for Medicare. Medicare is the federal health insurance program that helps with the cost of health care, but it is not comprehensive; it does not cover all medical expenses or the cost of long-term care.
Different parts of Medicare
Nutrition Notes: Celebrate a World of Flavors for National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, a campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to focus attention on healthful eating and developing long-term, sound eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month is “Celebrate a World of Flavors.” It encourages us to celebrate flavors and cultures from around the world
RSVP: A Focus on SHINE
Medicare changes and requirements can be confusing, especially in the fall Open Enrollment period. But you can relax because there is a free, unbiased, LifePath program to help you. SHINE, which stands for “Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (with Medicare),” uses trained volunteers to discreetly meet with Medicare recipients, answer questions, and provide