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
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