AgeSpan

06/03/2026

Empowering healthy choices: check back on our nutrition tips with AgeSpan every month to guide you on a journey to better well-being and vitality!

06/03/2026

It's Medicare Fraud Prevention Week! See the tips our volunteers have shared to help prevent, detect, and report , errors, and abuse.

06/03/2026

In celebration of Mother’s Day, residents of the Sun Building in Lowell took part in a Health and Wellness Fair featuring lunch, prizes, and presentations from local agencies.

Resident Service Coordinator Solange Acevedo and Healthy Living Center of Excellence Program Coordinator Maria Arias organized the event to help residents learn about programs and services that support healthy, independent living. Participating organizations included Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Charm Medical Supply, Element Care PACE, Fallon HealthCare, KKR Services Group, and Project EATT from UMass Lowell.

06/02/2026

It's Medicare Fraud Prevention Week!
Volunteers with the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program (SMP) share ways you can protect yourself from scams.

06/01/2026

In recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day, we want to take a moment to celebrate every single survivor.

Early detection is one of the most powerful tools we have. Routine cancer screenings mean more treatment options, more healthy days, and more time with the people you love.

Not sure what screenings you need? The National Council on Aging has a great resource to help older adults know what to ask for and when: https://www.ncoa.org/article/prevention-how-older-adults-can-reduce-their-risk-of-cancer/

05/29/2026

Through our Community Champions Series, we’re highlighting the leaders and community partners helping older adults stay nourished, connected, and supported through Meals on Wheels America.

Hear from Newbury Select Board Chair William DiMaio and Newbury Council On Aging Director Cindy Currier about why this work matters and the impact it’s having on older adults throughout the community.

05/27/2026

Do you know the key nutrients for older adults?

Participants in a recent AgeSpan nutrition presentation at the Billerica Senior Center do:

🍗 protein
🍎 fiber
🥛calcium
🥑 fat
☀️Vitamin D
🐟Vitamin B12

Community Dietitian Leigh Hartwell shared the benefits of these essential nutrients, plus tips on how to incorporate them into our diet.

The interactive presentation gave participants the opportunity to test their knowledge and ask questions about the best choices for their health and lifestyle.

05/26/2026

What can you learn as an intern at AgeSpan?
Nutrition Intern Karlene Rhuda gained insights into the nutritional needs of older adults and so much more.

Learn more about her experience on our blog: https://agespan.org/meet-karlene-rhuda-agespan-nutrition/

05/23/2026

Thank you so much for recognizing us during Older Americans Month!

This month, the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize AgeSpan as our Chamber for Good Nonprofit of the Month, sponsored by Ruggiero Family Memorial Home.

For decades, AgeSpan has made a tremendous impact throughout our communities by helping older adults, and their caregivers, access the support and resources they need to live safely, independently, and with dignity.

Programs like Chamber for Good reflect what the chamber is truly about — not just supporting businesses, but strengthening the entire community through meaningful connections and collaboration.

Thank you to Ruggiero Family Memorial Home for sponsoring this initiative and helping us shine a light on organizations that make such a lasting difference across the region.

05/22/2026

The grand finale of a year-long music series at the Andover Housing Authority featured songs from Mac the Knife to Sweet Caroline to Save Me by Jelly Roll. Musician Randy Hawkes Entertainment wrapped up the series, which was made possible thanks to a $3,000 grant from Andover Senior Community Friends and the Andover Home for Aged People. Residents sang and clapped along, while enjoying a catered lunch from LaRosa’s in Andover. The event was organized by AgeSpan Resident Service Coordinator Margaret Raso.