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.
Molly Chambers Reflects on 30 Years at LifePath
Molly Chambers, 80, a Greenfield resident, recently celebrated 30 years at LifePath. In honor of this impressive milestone, she agreed to answer some questions for The Good Life.
What brought you to LifePath and what was your previous work experience?
What brought me to LifePath was my interest in working with elders. I wanted to help support
An Interview with Alternate Caregiver Becca Moro
Becca Moro, 27, of Shelburne Falls, is an alternate caregiver for LifePath’s Adult Family Care (AFC) and Shared Living Programs. These programs offer compassionate, individualized care in a nurturing home environment. Members are individuals who cannot live alone safely because of medical, physical, cognitive, or mental health challenges. Members live in caregivers’ homes in local
What to Do During and After a Hurricane
This is the second part of a two-part story on storm safety. The first part was published in the July 16, 2022 edition of The Good Life.
The most active time for hurricanes in Massachusetts is late August through September. According to a recent press release from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the National Oceanic
The Atlantic Hurricane Season: Why and How to Prepare
David Pogue, in his book How to Prepare for Climate Change, cites a study by Utah sociology professor Sarah Grineski, who interviewed Houston, Texas residents in 2012 about their level of general hurricane preparedness and then interviewed them again after Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017. Not only did she find that homeowners who had prepared
RSVP: Take Just a Little Time to Make a Big Difference
Have you ever said, “I would love to volunteer, but I don’t have much free time”? Here are a few suggestions that take little time, but provide a lifeline to frail or homebound elders. If you enjoy driving, shopping, or chatting on the phone, we need you.
Good nutrition and social contact are two important supports
New SHINE Graduates Are Ready to Help with Medicare Options
Above, left to right: Lynne Feldman, Director of Community Services, LifePath; SHINE Graduate Chris Maguire; Shine Graduate Juan Concepcion; SHINE Graduate Donna Griffin; SHINE Graduate Lynn Hills; SHINE Graduate Sam Fowler; Lorraine York-Edberg, SHINE Regional Program Director.
On June 9, 2022, six people celebrated their graduation from the SHINE program, with five attending a luncheon at
Awareness of Scams Is Power
While it’s important for everyone to protect themselves from financial and identity scams, older adults can often be at a heightened risk. The Federal Trade Commission estimates in 2020, Americans aged 60 and older lost $602 million to fraud, scams, and financial exploitation. While many tactics used by scammers are not new, COVID-19 has created
Nutrition Notes: Food and Mood—What’s the Connection?
When you’re feeling stressed, or after having a bad day, do you ever find yourself mindlessly eating chips out of the bag, ice cream from the container, or a very large piece of chocolate? You may have experienced this kind of stress eating, but do you think there’s a connection between your food and your