AgeSpan

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.

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/

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.

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/

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.