Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
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Features articles that have to do exclusively with Caregiving. Elder Services of Merrimack Valley & North Shore is a private non-profit agency serving a diverse population, including older adults, caregivers, families, and those with disabilities
Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
2d ago
Q. My mother benefited from volunteer meal delivery service when she was no longer able to cook for herself, and I’ve always been so grateful for the help she received in […]
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Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
1w ago
Q. I am 76 years old and the primary caretaker of my wife, who has Alzheimer’s. While I love my wife and want to help her, there are days when I […]
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Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
3w ago
Q. I have so many fond memories of our family’s vacations, and since I’ve been on my own, I have taken some road trips with friends. While I’m no world traveler, […]
The post Ask Joan: Traveling alone doesn’t have to be lonely appeared first on AgeSpan ..read more
Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
1M ago
A broken elevator and nine flights of stairs in the summer would be a deterrent to some people. Not to Linda Vieira, who week after week made sure her Meals […]
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Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
1M ago
Q: I’m 67, and lately people have been asking when I am going to retire. I am happy working full time and see no reason to stop. I enjoy getting up […]
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Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
1M ago
Q. My wife and I have many things in common, but getting a good night’s sleep is not one of them. She never seems to have any issues falling asleep and […]
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Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
1M ago
Q: A friend and I recently attended an arts program at a local senior center that brought together older adults and high school students. It was such a great experience, and […]
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Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
1M ago
Dinner each evening is often a time to gather with family, catch up on our day and enjoy a delicious meal. For others, mealtime can be stressful and lonely, especially […]
The post Ask Joan: Thousands of older adults served by Meals on Wheels appeared first on AgeSpan ..read more
Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
2M ago
What do you get when you take a foster kid from Everett, put him in the Air Force, and send him to Germany where he develops a passion for the […]
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Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
2M ago
Q. I’ve been diagnosed with some complicated health conditions and have many appointments with both my primary care doctor and other specialists. Lately, I’ve been very frustrated because it takes […]
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