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
Nutrition Notes: The role of nutrition in preventing inflammation
Did you know that inflammation is more than a swollen ankle or a cut finger after a fall or injury? Inflammation, especially chronic inflammation, can be far more serious and may be the cause of serious health issues including cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and more.
There are two types of inflammation, acute
Tips to stay active all winter, indoors and outdoors
Winter is here and so is the cold weather. Staying motivated about your fitness can be a challenge when it’s cold outside! Exercise has benefits all year, even during the winter. Winter brings cold weather and, for some, sickness, the “blues,” and isolation. So don’t put your exercise gear away – instead, stay active!
Q: How
Remember to take care of yourself first during times of stress
As the holidays approach, so does stress, which can cause physical and emotional health issues. Taking care of you is very important.
Q: So what should I know about self-care?
A: First make sure to make time for you.According to Counseling Psychologist Raphailia Michael, writing for Psych Central, “self-care is any activity that we