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- President Obama to host White House Conference on Aging on July 13
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- “Healthy Living” offers opportunities for community leaders, physicians, and those interested in leading healthier lives
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- When your chimney sweep is blowing smoke
- Shape up your home with help from Benefits Counseling
- Money-saving tips for seniors
- Happy Grandparents Day!
- September is Pain Awareness Month
- Better your balance and prevent falls with upcoming workshop
- For World Alzheimer’s Day, the story of a local caregiver
- “Active Aging in the Valley” helps locals stay young in heart, body, and mind
- October is White Cane Awareness Month
- Long-term care residents honored during Residents’ Rights Month
- Become an volunteer Ombudsman at autumn training in November
- “On Being Transgender and Growing Older: Personal, Health, and Legal Perspectives”
- Alzheimer’s: How a caregiver can help to maintain a dying dignity
- Join Marvin Kelley in becoming a Rides for Health volunteer
- Before leaving the hospital: Your discharge planning checklist
- A Primer on Pronouns
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- Alternatives to traditional restraints
- Your gift gives purpose & meaning to Brian & Dee
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- "Love Letters" for Meals on Wheels, 2016
- Mary Johnson and her team of resource consultants are here to help you!
- "Love Letters" for Meals on Wheels, 2016
- Spring 2016 Volunteer Training: Long-Term Care Ombudsman
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- Protecting People and Their Pets
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- Become an volunteer Ombudsman at spring training in June
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- Together, we have the power to prevent elder abuse
- Free energy events for seniors and their caregivers in early October
- Six walking tips – or how to move more in no time!
- Images of health & wellness in our community
- Dear Readers: Thank you for being there in 2016
- Volunteer Benefits Counselors find meaning in giving back, and you can, too!
- Eldercare Q&A
- Tax season is upon us!
- Help spread compassion and hope this February
- There’s still time to register for the Rainbow Elders winter breakfast
- The Meals on Wheels Walkathon turns 25
- When you’ve been blessed, you want to give back
- Are you fully benefiting from your prescription drug coverage?
- End-of-year generosity toward caregivers
- Volunteer Ombudsmen support residents of long-term care facilities, and so can you!
- “I do this because of my mom”
- Highlighting a local resource on World Cancer Day
- SHINE: Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone
- Eldercare Q&A
- Meals on Wheels is much more than a meal
- At the Northfield Senior Center, you can travel the world without spending a dime
- Talented teens play live jazz and classical for a cause
- Become a walker and support 25 years of love for elders
- On the road to make a difference
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- Six spring workshops for grandparents raising grandchildren
- The Eventide Singers: “Bringing joy and comfort to people who are homebound or ill or at the end of their life"
- Thank you, Northfield Mount Hermon!
- With the Personal Care Attendant program, the choice is yours
- Special notice about fuel assistance
- Happy 40th Birthday, Bernardston Senior Dining Center!
- Palliative care improves quality of life
- Caring as a family tradition
- Lower your utility bills and get help with affording your heating fuel
- LifePath’s “Love Letters for Elders” Campaign, 2017
- The Rainbow Elders invite you to an intergenerational gathering with special guest, Robyn Ochs
- Two ways to improve your health this spring
- Local kids care about elders
- Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Charlemont Luncheon Club
- Team Food Brood is making memories as a family
- Ombudsman volunteers provide peace of mind to residents of long-term care facilities
- Rides for Health volunteers make a difference to local elders
- Eldercare Q&A
- Clinical & Support Options, Inc., to host 15th Annual Mental Health and Wellness Fair
- Eldercare Q&A
- Need help at home? Meet local personal care attendants at Greenfield event
- Betty Wilson proves that you’re never too old to be of service to your neighbors
- The Franklin County Bar Association helps community with essential legal services
- The Western Mass Elder Care Conference 2017
- LifePath bids farewell to Turners Falls, moves main office to Greenfield
- Learn how to protect yourself against scams and identity theft
- Eldercare Q&A
- Two opportunities in May to find answers to your legal questions
- A community gathering for friends and neighbors
- Together, we have the power to prevent elder abuse
- You’re invited to “Much Ado About Lilies” – A Summer Picnic with the Rainbow Elders!
- Hearing amplification systems: Options for living with hearing loss
- Better your balance and prevent falls with upcoming workshop
- An afternoon at the New Salem Luncheon Club
- “Get Up and Go” – A key to rehabilitation and regaining health
- A wish and a rod bring friendship and outdoor fun to people with disabilities
- Farmers markets for seasonal and year-round shopping
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- Enjoy a summer picnic with the Rainbow Elders at “Much Ado About Lilies”
- “Like someone lighted a match under me”
- Medicaid cuts could hurt seniors most
- Determining clinical assessment & eligibility for MassHealth programs
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- Do social ties affect our health? Exploring the biology of relationships
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- A new class of volunteers who really SHINE!
- Eldercare Q&A
- Do social ties affect our health? Exploring the biology of relationships
- Climbing out of a loved one’s clutter together
- Do social ties affect our health? Exploring the biology of relationships
- The musings of a recovering finder/keeper
- Free summer caregiver training for family and friends of those with dementia starts August 22
- Find the way home with Care Transitions
- Your choice to stay at home
- How your eating habits affect your health
- Benefits counselors have helped 1,670 seniors and people with disabilities access funds – you could be next!
- Have you read the Home Repair Guide?
- Eldercare Q&A
- “Savvy Caregiver” offers special training for friends and family caring for loved ones with dementia
- Mark your calendars! Two free energy events to enlighten seniors about savings
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- Keeping your gut in check
- Adult Family Care: Creating families, changing lives
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- Steps to fall proofing your home, part 1
- Walk Franklin County
- Upcoming Franklin County flu clinics
- Steps to fall proofing your home, part 2
- A Will for the Woods
- Free energy events for seniors and their caregivers
- Local support for people with dementia and their loves ones
- Steps to fall proofing your home, part 3
- The Silverline keeps you in-the-know about local resources
- Walk Franklin County
- Still time to register for “Energy Savings for Seniors”
- Walk Franklin County
- Green burial: An earth-conscious option for individuals planning their end-of-life arrangements
- “Power to the People: An Advocacy Workshop for LGBTIQA Elders” set to take place October 26
- Will you join us for lunch this week?
- FTC Consumer Information
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- Volunteer Ombudsmen support residents of local long-term care facilities, and so can you!
- Enjoy the great outdoors with assistance from “Outdoor Access”
- Coping with grief
- Coping with grief
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- Where your heart gets super-charged
- Medical appointment transportation assistance information for local residents
- A bountiful season: local seniors benefit from farmer’s market coupons
- A Thanksgiving offering for local seniors
- Eldercare Q&A
- Family caregivers refresh and renew thanks to caregiver grants
- A Caregiver’s Story:
- Offering help around the holidays
- Join the rest of the world this Tuesday
- Do you know how to SHINE?
- Eldercare Q&A
- Having trouble getting your bills paid on time? Need help balancing your checkbook?
- Bigger gap than ever to bridge so elders and people with disabilities keep a passion for life!
- Talking about driving with an older driver
- Congregate Housing
- Eldercare Q&A
- Supportive Housing
- Keeping feet healthy this winter
- Social Security Column
- Rainbow Elders are “Looking Forward” to a breakfast social in Greenfield
- The CHART Program: An innovation in health care
- Set your mind to something new this coming year
- Would you care to Contra Dance?
- When caregivers need a break, we’re a phone call away
- Still time to register for Looking Forward: A Winter Breakfast with the Rainbow Elders
- Dear Readers: Thanks for being there in 2017
- Mary Johnson and her team of Resource Consultants are here to help you!
- Eldercare Q&A
- Popular caregiver training for family and friends of those with dementia returns in 2018
- Volunteer Ombudsmen support residents of local long-term care facilities, and so can you!
- Our community says: “We want to keep walking for Meals on Wheels!”
- Halting hypothermia
- Ramon Financial, a “local hero” business of Franklin County
- Compassionate, dynamic, and unstoppable!
- Here's something huge to celebrate...
- Meals on Wheels connects Steve Bathory-Peeler with our community
- Ron Smith says, “Don’t miss concert at Northfield Mount Hermon!”
- Keeping Fit & Nimble
- Tax season is upon us! Here’s what seniors need to know to save money
- Volunteer benefits counselors find meaning in giving back, and you can, too!
- They served their country and community – now it’s their turn
- Home Care Services from LifePath provide a custom plan of care
- Teamwork makes independence possible
- Experts lower “high” blood pressure numbers
- Save the date! You’re invited to the Sixth Annual Intergenerational LGBTIQA Gathering & Dinner
- Welcome Carol Foote to the Walkathon Team!
- Walking together for healthy friendships and a healthy community
- The problem that piles up
- “Deep down you know you’re doing something good for people”
- The income tax filing deadline is right around the bend - here’s what seniors need to know to save money
- Why do we need the Walkathon?
- “What has changed, what is similar, and where we're going”
- The problem that piles up
- This National Volunteer Week, LifePath sends a big THANK YOU to our volunteers!
- Meals on Wheels drivers, everyday heroes
- Thank you to our wonderful volunteers!
- Have you heard about healthcare scams?
- Greenfield Savings Bank matches new walker pledges up to $7,000
- Herb Michelson: “They've been a high spot in my later life.”
- Thank you for making the 2018 Meals on Wheels Walkathon a success!
- Free workshops to offer support to caregivers and elders start in May
- Sound Health, Part 1
- South Health, Part 2
- Clinical & Support Options, Inc., to host 16th annual Mental Health and Wellness Fair
- “Sound Health,” Part 3
- Have you heard about imposter scams?
- The Western Mass Elder Care Conference 2018
- The rainbow! Understanding diverse expressions of gender, sexuality, and relationships
- Free workshop to offer support and strategies for hope and independence
- You’re invited to a summer picnic with the Rainbow Elders!
- Together, we have the power to prevent elder abuse
- Older adults gain new job skills when matched with local nonprofits through employment program
- Preparation tips for Atlantic Hurricane Season from MEMA
- "Summer's lease hath all too short a date…”
- Village Neighbors offers a community design for aging in place
- Dealing with trauma & recovering from frightening events
- An astounding commitment to elders
- Health New England supports Meals on Wheels program for local elders
- Shelburne Dining Center celebrates 45 years of food and company!
- Elders fill up on fresh fruits and veggies from local farmers markets
- Healthy habits can lengthen life
- Free training: Become an advocate for elders!
- Have you heard about “You’ve Won!” scams?
- Why should you become a Rides for Health volunteer?
- Rainbow Elders Luncheon Club to begin serving monthly meals on September 20
- Benefits counselors have helped 2,022 elders and people with disabilities access funds – you could be next!
- Have you read the Home Repair Guide?
- Presentations on the VA Aid and Attendance Program for elders to take place this fall
- Popular caregiver training for family and friends of those with dementia returns in October
- Solar Access: Affordable home heating & cooling
- Upcoming Franklin County flu clinics - 2018 season
- Just a few days left to sign up for the first Rainbow Elders Luncheon Club meal!
- If you're looking for a way to make the world around you a little better, check out these two volunteer training opportunities - and pass it forward to a friend!
- Slips, trips, and near misses: How to keep your balance and reduce the risk of falls
- Need help fixing up your home to age in place?
- How does the Money Management Program at LifePath help our community?
- Three ways to support residents of long-term care facilities this month
- October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Village Neighbors to hold Grand Opening Party on October 14
- Rainbow Elders Luncheon Club to host presentation on “Love and Sexuality”
- Some key moments in LGBTIQA* History
- LifePath to offer free support groups in the West County and the North Quabbin
- Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information
- Free, local resources for people with chronic pain
- A Thanksgiving offering for local seniors
- A bountiful season: Local seniors benefit from farmers market coupons
- Jean Adams ages in place with help from the Personal Care Attendant Program
- Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information
- Greenfield Savings Bank lends itself to LifePath in many forms
- Celebrating 30 years of dedication
- End of year opportunities for generosity
- “Share the Love” with Meals on Wheels to benefit local elders
- Healthy Incentives Program continues to boost SNAP benefits
- Oral health tips for caregivers
- Dear Readers: Thanks for making us a part of your week in 2018
- Managing Pain Series
- Managing Pain Series
- Managing Pain Series
- Local educational opportunities for older people to consider in 2019 in Western Mass
- LifePath’s Meals on Wheels Walkathon season steps off with a call for sponsors
- Finding meaning in giving back as a volunteer benefits counselor
- South County Senior Center Team Captain Sue Corey, seven-year top fundraising team, recounts elements of success
- Peer support for people caring for a loved one with dementia
- Plan Your Plate Series
- Rainbow Elders to offer “Flower Power in February” brunch & workshop
- Free training: Become a volunteer advocate for elders!
- “Plan Your Plate” Series
- Northfield Mount Hermon benefit concert for Meals on Wheels promises to be a toe-tapping stunner
- “Plan Your Plate” Series
- Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH) Benefit Concert for Meals on Wheels
- The income tax filing deadline is approaching - here’s what seniors need to know to save money for tax year 2018
- Okay, walkers, it’s time to get active for Meals on Wheels!
- Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information
- Dear Readers: A farewell & an invitation
- Two volunteer opportunities to help make the world a better place
- Thanks, Northfield Mount Hermon, for a lovely Meals on Wheels benefit concert!
- Movement workshop and dinner for LGBT elders comes to Greenfield
- Walkathon 2019: Poet’s Seat Health Care Center Recognizes Value of the Meals on Wheels Program
- Why participate in LifePath’s 27th annual Meals on Wheels Walkathon?
- Greenfield Savings Bank will again encourage new walkers with matching funds up to $7,000
- In Pursuit of a Life Less Cluttered
- LifePath’s Meals on Wheels Kitchen: Experience for the Ages
- Sleep and Health
- Walkathon Season’s Fever Pitch
- National Volunteer Week 2019
- The Benefits of Volunteering
- “Savvy Caregiver” offers special training for friends and family caring for loved ones with dementia
- Thank you for making local elders a priority through your participation in the 2019 Meals on Wheels Walkathon!
- Relationships and Health
- First Annual Massachusetts Malnutrition Awareness Week
- Clinical & Support Options, Inc., to host 17th annual Mental Health and Wellness Fair
- Volunteer Reception to Celebrate National Volunteer Week
- Volunteering helps to fulfill old dreams and find new ones
- The Rainbow! Understanding Diverse Expressions of Gender, Sexuality, and Relationships
- Real ID or Standard Massachusetts Driver’s License or ID Card: Which to Choose When It’s Time to Renew
- Nutrition Notes: Nutrition for a Healthy Brain
- Learn How To Live Fully With Diabetes: Join Our Diabetes Self-Management Workshop!
- Caregivers: Caring for Memories
- SPAN Can Help Care For Your Pets While You Receive Medical Help
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
- Tornado Safety
- Transportation Resources for Seniors and People with Disabilities
- Elder Protective Services on Berkshire Senior TV
- Seniors and Caregivers in the Technology Arena
- LifePath Holds Thank You Party for 2019 Meals on Wheels Walkathon
- Congratulations, You've Retired! What's Next?
- Help a Neighbor Access Vital Healthcare by Becoming a Rides for Health Driver
- Get $25 Worth of Farmer’s Market Coupons for Free!
- “Sumer Is Icumen In!”*
- My Volunteering Life
- The Experience of Rides for Health: John & Aminta Share Their Story
- Senator Jo Comerford Visits LifePath’s Meals on Wheels Program
- LifePath Celebrates 45 Years of Service: Over Four Decades of Dedication to the Community
- The Healing Power of the Breath
- Three Ways to Fund Your Accessible Home Improvements
- LifePath’s Money Management Program is Here to Help! Or Become a Money Management Volunteer!
- The Atlantic Hurricane Season and How to Prepare
- Got Stuff? A New Buried in Treasures Workshop begins August 22 in Greenfield
- What to Do During and After a Hurricane
- Local “Village” Projects Support Aging in Place
- Neighbors at Home: The Northfield Village
- Linda Ackerman and Marsha Stone: Making a Difference as Money Management Volunteers
- Citizens’ Advisory Board
- If You’re In The Market for Love . . .
- Why Volunteering Is A Perfect Fit for People Over 55
- Filling the Belly Bus for Those in Need: LifePath donates to the 15th Annual Fill the Belly Bus Community Food Drive
- M-3: Music, Motion and Memory
- An Interview With Heather Bialecki-Canning, North Quabbin Community Coalition Executive Director
- Born Caregivers: A Conversation with Long-Term Care Ombudsman Volunteer Karen Lavallee and Charlene Manor Residents' Council Head Sharon Andrews
- Falls Prevention Awareness and the A Matter of Balance Workshop
- National Coming Out Day is October 11
- What Does LifePath Mean to You?
- Employment Opportunities at LifePath
- Introduction to the Opioid Crisis: Why Are Opioids So Addictive?
- What You Can Do to Prevent Opioid Addiction
- Final Quarter Actions
- Taking the First Step on the Road to Recovery
- Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren
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