LifePath Programs Empower Caregivers with Tools, Confidence, and Courage
On a recent Thursday afternoon, LifePath was abuzz with joyous conversation and laughter, a noticeable change from our typically quiet space. We had recently relocated a number of team members to new workspaces to reconfigure a large swath of our office into a communal gathering space for the Community Engagement Center (CEC). Participants and caregivers
Getting Comfortable Using Online Portals: A Guide for Older Adults
Technology and the internet have become more and more a part of our daily lives. If you feel uneasy about using the internet for managing your important personal accounts, you’re not alone. But with a little knowledge, these tools can make our lives easier, safer, and more convenient. Here’s how to get help using online
Gratitude, Growth, and Good Health
Changes in federal and state funding have required LifePath to adjust to urgent pressures by reducing program offerings. Unfortunately, LifePath’s Healthy Living Program, which has provided support and education for those in our community living with chronic conditions for over 15 years, has been discontinued. As the former Healthy Living Program Director, I want to
LifePath Receives Alzheimer’s Association Grant to Improve Respite Care for People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers
LifePath has been awarded $125,000 from the Alzheimer’s Association Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI) to enhance the quality and availability of dementia-specific respite care for people living with dementia and their caregivers in Franklin County and the North Quabbin area.
LifePath is one of 41 recipients chosen to receive grant funding from more than 200
Get $25 Worth of Farmer’s Market Coupons for Free!
Craving some fresh squash or ripe strawberries? LifePath will be distributing free farmer’s market coupon booklets, worth $25 per person. 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 get fresh fruits and vegetables and to help
Rethinking the Senior Center: Age & Dementia Friendly South County
When people hear “senior center,” they usually picture a place older adults gather for programs and activities. But what if a senior center became something more—a place that leads its community in asking bigger questions, such as: What kind of community are we for older adults and people living with dementia? What kind of community
Beacons of Hope Around Us Help to Light Our Way
The other night I came across one of the great wonders of the summertime season. The flight of a firefly! I haven’t seen fireflies in my backyard in quite some time, so you can imagine my surprise when I spotted one last week. I am amazed at the simple beauty of a firefly as it
Nutrition Notes: Fortify Your Diet with Seeds
Seeds can be an important part of a healthy diet, providing essential nutrients that may be otherwise hard to get. Pumpkin, sesame, sunflower, flax, and chia seeds are a few of my favorites that I use all the time. I always top off a spring salad with a sprinkle of seeds like sunflower, pumpkin, and
Self-Neglect: Recognizing and Reducing the Effect on Older Adults
Recently, I was assigned to a case in Adult Protective Services for a woman named Brooke*. Brooke had always been independent throughout the years. After her husband passed away unexpectedly, Brooke single-handedly raised her three children while working full-time and managing her home. After her children moved away and began their own lives, Brooke maintained
“One Big Beautiful Bill” Not So Pretty for Our Community’s Most Vulnerable
I‘m grateful for our caring community. There has been a real outpouring of support and frequent requests for updates since my last article. We oftentimes don’t actually have access to much more information than you do and while announcements keep coming, useful communication, guidance, and clarity are all minimal at best. I have learned in
Rethinking the Senior Center: Age & Dementia Friendly South County
When people hear “senior center,” they usually picture a place older adults gather for programs and activities. But what if a senior center became something more—a place that leads its community in asking bigger questions: What kind of community are we for older adults and people living with dementia? What kind of community do we
PRIDE = Safety and Connection
I have worn so many hats in my life that friends and co-workers have teased me quite a bit about it. I tend to have at least three jobs at a time, and now isn’t any different. Part-time, I am the facilitator for the LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Elders group for LifePath. Another hat I wear is