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) […]
Heart of Care Edna
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 […]
Behind the Care-Darlene
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 […]
Surviving Menopause
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. […]
Cancer Perspective
“I Live:” A Story of Hope and Healing I’m not sure there are many words that carry the same weight and enormity as the word cancer. Whether it touches a parent, sibling, friend, or oneself, it arrives as an unwelcome intruder—heavy with fear and uncertainty. On a June day in 2016, a dear friend of […]
Mental Health
The Gift of Aging: Nurturing Mental Wellness as We Grow Older According to the CDC, the mental health of older adults has become a public health priority due to its wide-reaching social and economic consequences. The World Health Organization echoes this concern, noting that the world’s population is aging at a rapid pace. In 2020, […]