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
Many Types of Leisure Time Activities May Lower Risk of Death for Older Adults
Older adults who participate weekly in many different types of leisure time activities, such as walking for exercise, jogging, swimming laps, or playing tennis, may have a lower risk of death from any cause, as well as a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to a new study led by researchers
Steps Toward Falls Prevention
Falls Prevention Awareness week, a national health campaign with the goal of increasing awareness around injury prevention due to falls, is September 18-24, 2022.
It is reasonable to be concerned about falls, but the good news is that most falls are preventable! Falls are NOT a natural part of aging, and research has shown that, through
Nutrition Notes: Is the Mediterranean Diet Right For Me?
Are you looking for ways to improve your health and brain function, prevent disease, and control your weight? You may want to consider the Mediterranean diet, still honored as the number one overall diet in America by U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking. The Mediterranean diet is not necessarily about cutting calories. It is
Ways to Combat the Creeping Cost of Cable and Satellite TV
As our relationship with television has evolved, many have been left wondering if continuing to pay for cable or satellite TV is money well spent. With the average cable package costing American homes $217 per month, this is an especially important consideration for older adults, many of whom live on a fixed income. However, with
It’s Magic: Turn Flowers Into Meals
Each month, the Stop & Shop Bloomin’ 4 Good Program selects an “exceptional hunger organization” local to each store to benefit from the sale of specially marked $10.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquets. We are delighted to share that for the month of September 2022—abracadabra!—LifePath is the selected organization, with proceeds directed toward our Meals on
Legal Notes: Creating a Pet Trust
Pet adoptions surged during the COVID pandemic when many people were home. The healing power of pets is well known, particularly for older adults. Many rescue groups require older adults who are adopting a pet to have a plan in place for any unexpected illness or incapacity.
In April 2011, Massachusetts enacted a Pet Trust statute.