Support Available for Grandparents at Back-to-School Time
Summer is flying by and folks are starting to think about children returning to school. Back to school can be a challenging time for many reasons; reconfiguring and reacclimating to school schedules, collecting necessary supplies, securing clothes for the upcoming winter, school physicals, and so many more logistics. It can be even more daunting for
New Graduates “SHINE” a Light on Medicare
On June 21, six out of the eight new SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) graduates received their certificates and celebrated at LifePath’s office in Greenfield (graduates Ken Heider and Lucas Schlidbach were unable to attend). As newly-certified SHINE counselors, they will work in their own communities to provide free and unbiased health
Tips from the Money Management Program: How To Spot A Scam
Did it sound too good to be true? Did it scare you? Did someone text, email, or call you with good news or bad? Unfortunately, you probably didn’t win the lottery. Fortunately, it is unlikely anyone in your family is in trouble. Most likely it was a scammer.
Scammers have become very creative. They have a
The Better Breathers Support Group at Baystate Franklin Medical Center
Are you suffering from lung disease, or know someone who is? Baystate Franklin now hosts a monthly Better Breathers Meeting in person.
The American Lung Association’s Better Breathers Club programs have connected people living with lung disease to educate, support, and help each other in communities around the country for over 50 years.
Better Breathers Club members
Get $50 Worth of Farmer’s Market Coupons for Free!
Craving some fresh zucchini or ripe blueberries? LifePath will be distributing 650 free farmer’s market coupon booklets, worth $50 per person (up from $25 per person in previous years). One of these coupon booklets could be yours!
The coupons are part of a program from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, designed to help older adults
LifePath Marches with Pride
The LifePath Community marched in the Franklin County Pride Parade and Rally on Saturday, June 15, to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. This was our largest-ever showing of folks at a Pride parade. Thanks to all who participated in making this an amazing day!
LifePath Prepares to Celebrate 50 Years this Fall
I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to join the LifePath team, particularly at such a pivotal time in its history, as we get ready to celebrate LifePath’s 50th anniversary this September. One of the biggest events of the year, of course, will be our annual Walkathon event. It will be held on Saturday,
LifePath’s Dean Lagrotteria on WHAI
On June 10, 2024, Dean Lagrotteria, LifePath Elder Protective Services Regional Program Director for Berkshire and Franklin counties and the North Quabbin area, spoke with Nick Danjer on radio station WHAI.
Aging in Place Workshop Series Recordings
In Spring 2024, LifePath partnered with Greenfield Community College to offer a series of virtual programs on Aging in Place. Here are the links to the recorded versions of the workshops. (To view, click on the YouTube image on the lower left side of the screen.)
A Poem By Caregiver K.G.
I give you my spirit
I give you my strength
I give you my will
To go any length
I give you my prayers
Along with everyone else
I give you my tears
Too many to count
I give you my eyes
So you can once again see
The things that
LifePath’s Community Engagement Center—A Place of Kindness and Caring
Imagine starting your day with a big smile and a warm hug from a friend. Viviane, a woman of few words, fills the room with joy as she warmly welcomes the other ten people who come together twice a week to spend time together at the Community Engagement Center (CEC).
As people settle in around the
Community Engagement Center (CEC) Donations: What We Need
Donations of the following items for the Community Engagement Center are welcomed.
Different textured balls (dryer balls, tennis balls, wiffle balls, etc.) Different textured fabrics Art supplies Yarn Beads and jewelry-making supplies Large buttons for sorting Larger nuts and bolts for sorting, screwing together Musical instruments (bells, maracas, shakers, etc.) Simple adult coloring books Scarves for waving, dancing Table easels CDs with music from the 40s, 50s