THANK YOU for Contributing to The Path For Life Walkathon!
Thank you to all who participated to make this year’s event a success. Sponsors, fundraisers, team members, walkers, donors, staff, family, friends, and volunteers—we are so grateful for all the ways you showed your support so that we may provide the support and services needed by members of this community.
Money is still coming in, and,
Medicare Savings Program Offers New Expanded Eligibility
Many more are now eligible for significant savings.
The Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MSP) has expanded eligibility guidelines by 60% in 2023.
Good news for elders! The Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MSP) has expanded eligibility guidelines by 60% in 2023. That’s a big win! Thanks to the Advocacy of Mass Senior Action Council, State Legislators, the Governor’s
Older Generations Give the Gifts of their Life Perspectives
Hello, The Good Life Readers. My name is Gary Yuhas and I am excited and honored to make my first contribution to The Good Life as the recently appointed Executive Director of LifePath.
I am thankful to be offered this opportunity to lead LifePath. LifePath holds special importance for me for a number of reasons. I’ve
Walkathon: Let’s talk about event day!
Have you marked your calendar for the Path for Life Walkathon yet? If not, it’s time to! Bring your team! Bring your family! Bring your friends!
Join us on May 6, from 10 AM to 1 PM, as the community comes together to celebrate LifePath’s 31st annual walkathon. If you haven’t joined us before, you might
Age-Friendly Communities: Implementation and Success in Rural Areas
As our population ages, it’s important to ensure that our communities are equipped to meet the needs of older adults. That’s why AARP created the Age-Friendly Communities program. This initiative helps cities and towns become more inclusive and accessible for people of all ages, with a focus on older adults.
Since 2020, LifePath, together with its
Walkathon: Two weeks to go and a new memorial sign option!
The Path for Life: LifePath’s 31st Annual Walkathon on Saturday, May 6, is just two weeks away! Please join us at 101 Munson Street, Greenfield, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., rain or shine. This year’s family-friendly, in-person outdoor event offers the opportunity to celebrate one another and recognize and appreciate that we are all
The Backbone of LifePath’s Annual Walkathon
The countdown is on: There are only a few weeks left before our “Path for Life” Walkathon happens on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
LifePath is gearing up for a fun-filled and very meaningful day. It is because of a collective effort from our sponsors, walkers, and donors, that this event has
Are You Like Jeff?
Jeff Blomstedt is one of our caring community members who has opted to share his time and talents as a volunteer within LifePath’s Home Safety program. Jeff jumped in with both feet early in 2022 and the program is better off today for his participation. Jeff contacted us at the prompting of his wife Susan
The Athol Women’s Club and the Boardwalkers Share Reasons for Walking: What Will Your Reasons Be?
LifePath’s annual Walkathon has a history of dedicated walking teams that have made the event into a yearly priority. The reasons each team gets involved are as unique as each team.
Help Your Neighbors: Volunteer for LifePath
April is National Volunteer Month!
This past year between staff and volunteers, LifePath supported over 5,000 individuals and families in our communities. LifePath is dedicated to the well-being of older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers. Every day, our teams seek to create integrated systems of care that are culturally responsive and informed by best practice.
Older Adults and Balance Problems
Have you ever felt dizzy, lightheaded, or as if the room were spinning around you? These can be troublesome sensations. If the feeling happens often, it could be a sign of a balance problem.
Many older adults experience problems with balance and dizziness. Problems can be caused by certain medications, balance disorders, or other medical conditions.
Nutrition Notes: Eating for the Health of the Earth and Future Generations
What would our diets look like if we considered not just our own nourishment and health, but also the health of the Earth and our future generations? For me, this question is central to the theme of this year’s National Nutrition Month: “Fuel for the Future.” Since 1973, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has