Nutrition Notes: Envisioning Food as Medicine
“Food as Medicine,” or “Food is Medicine,” has been gaining popularity in recent years. However, it is not a new concept—the understanding that food and adequate nourishment play a key role in optimizing our health and well-being, and that certain foods and ways of preparing food can support healing when ill, is as old as
Greenfield Police Officer Matthew Llewelyn Visits Meals on Wheels
Today, Greenfield Police Officer Matthew Llewelyn visited the Meals on Wheels kitchen and went on a ride-along to deliver meals in the community.
When he got out of the car after the kitchen visit and doing part of the meal drop off route, he said, “That was awesome!”
That comment says it all. We would like to
Keep Moving: How Regular Walking Can Help Prevent Falls
Staying active is important at any age, but it’s especially important as we get older. One of the best and easiest ways to stay active is walking. Walking regularly isn’t just good for your heart and muscles; it can also help prevent falls. Falls are a serious risk, especially for older adults. But with some
Foot Care Enhances Postural Stability
Certain healthy habits are so ingrained that people don’t think twice about them. Daily tooth brushing, and regular visits to the doctor, dentist, and optician are built into most people’s schedules. Evidence-based foot care should also be included in everyone’s routine. Healthy, pain-free feet increase mobility, allow people to remain active, and improve balance.
An aspect
LifePath Certified as a Woman-Led Non-Profit Organization (W/NPO)
We are thrilled to announce that LifePath has officially been certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) as a Woman-Led Non-Profit Organization (W/NPO)! This exciting milestone not only highlights our dedication to fostering diversity, but also opens doors for us to collaborate with local businesses and government agencies in new and impactful
LifePath Secures Major Grants to Support Age- and Dementia-Friendly Initiatives
LifePath recently received two significant grants to further Age- and Dementia-Friendly Initiatives in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region. These funds, totaling $690,000, will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for residents in our community. The grants were awarded by Point32Health Foundation and the Massachusetts Community Health and Healthy Aging
The Secret Joy of Aging: The Art of Retirement
As we have seen in national examples recently, it can be really difficult for those of us aging to decide when it is time to stop working. Some of us lose our sense of purpose and can get depressed and neglect our health. Others see retirement as a time to finally focus on ourselves, a
Walking Helps to Improve Health, So Be Proactive and Sign Up for the Walkathon
As we are now officially on the other side of the Labor Day holiday, our minds automatically shift to the many things on our to-do list before the colder weather arrives. In between, though, are a whole list of great activities that provide wonderful opportunities to get together with family and friends and to enjoy
Upcoming Walkathon to Support Meals on Wheels and Other LifePath Programs
As we begin to depart from the hot days of the summer season and move towards my favorite season of the year, I’m excited about our upcoming Walkathon event on Saturday, October 19, at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. With the fall season comes the excitement of beautiful fall foliage, pumpkins, hot apple cider, and being
We Can All Use A Little Help Sometimes
It is not easy to reach out for help when we are experiencing overwhelming feelings, intense reactions, or having difficulty engaging in daily activities. We often feel alone in our troubles. Nationally, one in four older adults experience mental health or substance use challenges. In Massachusetts, 31% of people 65 and older have been diagnosed
Aminta Lara-Peters: A Life of Volunteering Comes Full Circle
Aminta Lara-Peters, who helped people throughout her life, including as a Peace Corps volunteer in Colombia, passed away on June 17, 2024, at age 83 at her family home in Northfield, MA. Aminta lived with her husband Malcolm Brian Peters, her daughter Olivia Lara-Cahoon, her daughter’s spouse Yaki, and her grandson Mauro, now 5 and
Volunteering Is Good for Your Health!
The healthy benefits of volunteering are proven and numerous. Volunteering is a way to increase your activity, and has been shown to build strong social connections that are known to support mental, emotional, and physical health. And, by focusing on helping someone else, we build self-resilience that helps us to cope with the daily joys