Understanding Diabetes Diabetes a condition that affects over 463 million people worldwide, a number projected to rise to 700 million by 2045. Behind every statistic is a story — a child learning to live with insulin injections, an adult adjusting their lifestyle, or a caregiver supporting a loved one through daily management. What Is Diabetes? […]

Ethie’s Story I’m not sure words can do justice to the incredible warmth and wit that fill a room when you meet Ethelena—known to her friends and family as “Ethie.” I could search for a hundred years and use a hundred adjectives and still not find enough words to describe how special she is. From […]

How Scammers Prey on Older Adults—and What We Can Do About It Scams don’t just steal money — they steal peace of mind, trust, and dignity. And while anyone can be targeted, older adults are disproportionately affected. Massachusetts residents over the age of 60 lost more than $70 million to fraud in 2022. (Boston25 New) […]

The Heart of Humility: Celebrating Edna Have you ever walked into a room and felt instantly at home? As if you’d been there before, surrounded by family? That’s exactly how I felt the moment I stepped into Edna’s cozy home of over sixty years, where she and her niece Betty welcomed me with warmth and […]

Finding a Calling in Caregiving – Meet Darlene The warmth in Darlene’s voice is unmistakable. Even after only a brief 20-minute conversation, it was clear how deeply she impacts ABC and the clients she serves. Though I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting her in person yet, I quickly understood why she is so beloved […]

Hormones, Humor & Hot Flashes – Surviving Menopause Hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog, muscle aches, weight gain — oh, and did I mention the occasional demonic possession? That’s menopause. For those of you suffering through it — and yes, we do mean suffering — you’re not alone. And we need to talk about it. […]