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
3d ago
Q. About six months ago, I was walking to my car and fell in my driveway. The fall broke my hip, and I had surgery a few days later. My […]
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Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
3d ago
Q. Last winter, my beautiful wife of 54 years passed away suddenly. I miss so many things about her and am trying hard to adjust to my new life. My […]
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Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
3d ago
Q. This summer, I enjoyed watching the Olympics and seeing so many athletes do remarkable things. Whether it was gymnastics, swimming, archery, or anything in between, I was inspired seeing […]
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Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
3w ago
Q. Earlier this year, my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She has her good days and her bad days and recently agreed to join my family in our home. […]
The post Ask Joan: Caregivers need to tap many ‘lists’ appeared first on AgeSpan ..read more
Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
1M ago
Q. One of the reasons I really enjoy summer is that school is out and I get to spend so much more time with my grandchildren and great grandchildren. They […]
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Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
1M ago
Q. My sister was recently diagnosed with cancer and our whole family is pulling together to help her. We give her rides to her regular treatments, help with chores around […]
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Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
1M ago
Q. I come from a large family and have relatives all over the world, including South America and Europe. I have lots of stories about our family and have been […]
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Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
2M ago
Q. My 70-year-old neighbor recently sold her home because she wanted to move into a smaller apartment in town. When I went to visit her, she gave me a tour […]
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Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
2M ago
Q. It seems like the costs of everything is increasing these days: food, clothing, transportation and so many other things. It’s difficult to keep my own household finances in place […]
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Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley & North Shore
2M ago
Q. My brothers and I take turns calling and checking on our parents on a daily basis. Our parents are both in their 80s and have some health issues. We […]
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