Beware of the Grandparent Scam
Beware of the Grandparent Scam, in which scam artists pose as your grandchild in trouble.
They pretend to be your grandchild calling in the middle of the night; They tell you they are in some sort of trouble; They plead with you to keep it a secret, not to tell their parents; They will often have a second person
The Erving Senior Community Center Offers a Little Bit of Everything
Do you want a massage once a month or a place to drop by and play pool? How about access to nine different exercise programs each week including chair yoga, line dancing, aerobics, stretching and balance, and “fun bowling?” Or transportation to shopping, meals, and medical appointments? The Erving Senior Community Center offers this and
Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren
I have been involved with the “Grandparents’ Group” hosted by Valuing Our Children in Athol, Massachusetts for approximately a year and a half now. My affiliation with these fine people began in March of 2018 when I was called upon to take custody of my two granddaughters due to my daughter’s troubles with opiate abuse:
Born Caregivers: A Conversation with Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer Karen Lavallee and Charlene Manor Residents’ Council Head Sharon Andrews
“I think some people are born in life to do certain things and I think I was a born caregiver. It’s something I always thought of doing. I knew that once I retired this is what I’d want to do. Four years ago when my husband got injured I was taking care of him, getting
M-3: Music, Motion and Memory
The Fun Way To Build The Brain
I’ve always felt that exercise should be fun and not feel so much like exercise. When you combine exercise for the body and for the brain, and add lots of fun, you have a new class called M-3 (Music, Motion and Memory).
There is a lot of ongoing and new
Linda Ackerman and Marsha Stone: Making a Difference as Money Management Volunteers
Marsha Stone had a desire to help people stay in their homes as long as possible. So when she read an article in The Recorder about the Money Management program, she decided to pick up the phone and make a difference.
Marsha moved with her husband to Greenfield 11 years ago. Marsha
Safe Driving Resources for Older Adults
Although getting older doesn’t mean your driving ability will get worse, it’s important to be aware of how age-related factors and health conditions may affect your driving skills.
Q: How might my age affect my ability to drive?
A: According to AAA, the automotive motor club association, things that might affect your driving safety as you age
The Healing Power of the Breath
Breath and the way we breathe is pivotal and important to our very lives. Our breath was the first gift we were given at birth.
Many of us think of breathing as something we do without thinking. We are not aware that the proper utilization of our breath will reduce stress, anxiety and all the illnesses
Real ID or Standard Massachusetts Driver’s License or ID Card: Which to Choose When It’s Time to Renew
Visiting the Registry of Motor Vehicles to renew your license or ID can be frustrating and time consuming. Having the choice between a REAL ID or a Standard Massachusetts Driver’s License or ID Card can add to this confusion. REAL ID is a Federal Security Standard for driver’s licenses
Adult Family Care: creating families, changing lives
If there’s one thing everyone wants, it’s a sense of belonging. The Adult Family Care (AFC) program at LifePath helps enable adults of all ages to belong to a community, and more importantly, to a family.
Specifically, AFC helps adults age 16 or older who—because of medical, physical, cognitive, or mental health conditions—cannot safely live alone.
Decluttering your home
Decluttering and downsizing can be overwhelming. Whether it’s to move from a family home to a small apartment, into an assisted living facility, or for some other reason, the task at hand can be challenging for all those involved.
Q: When I want to declutter my home or helped a loved one, where do I begin?A:
A Volunteer’s Story: When you give someone a meal, you receive a smile
Meet Meals on Wheels Driver Jane Dutcher
On an early winter’s day, Jane Dutcher of Bernardston heads out to a Meals on Wheels volunteer driver pickup point to collect several electric thermal bags of hot, prepared meals and coolers filled with