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
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
Thank You Northfield Mount Hermon!
On Sunday, February 20, Northfield Mount Hermon Instrumental Ensembles again delighted with their smooth and peppy jazz selections which included “Milestones” by Miles Davis, as well as the orchestra’s varied pieces including a Les Miserables medley, “Go West!,” and the Mission: Impossible theme. The benefit concert raised more than $900 and gives an early boost
Celebrating International Women’s Day, March 8th
International Women’s Day is a global holiday to celebrate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. The earliest recognition of a Women’s Day was in New York in 1909, and in 1910, in Germany, the International Women’s Socialist Conference proposed this be an annual event. Subsequently, celebrations and acknowledgement of a Women’s Day took
Number of “Villages” Supporting Older Adults Grows
Home upkeep, running errands, staying connected, and working with home technology can all become harder as we age. Some people worry that not being able to manage these tasks will mean they will have to move in with a relative or into assisted living or a nursing home. But many tasks can be easily accomplished
Legal Notes: Estate Planning and Guns (Part Two)
Gun Trusts
The last article in this two-part series addressed the importance of proper management of firearms when a gun owner becomes incapacitated or dies. This article discusses gun trusts as an effective solution.
John owns a collection of antique rifles passed down from his father. He names Daughter in his will as personal representative. Daughter wants
An Outpouring of Love for Meals on Wheels Recipients
LifePath received offerings of love for our Meals on Wheels recipients by way of more than 500 Valentine cards. The cards evoke what is special about commemorating Valentine’s Day—the chance to show love, receive love, and remember love.
Students at Northfield Elementary School showed their understanding as they answered questions regarding their card making. Here
What Does an Age-Friendly Community Mean to You?
If you are familiar with the term Age-Friendly Communities, then you know it is a global movement that promotes healthy aging and adequate support for older adults to remain independent and to fully participate in their communities. You might also know that AARP is the national sponsor of the program in the U.S., and that