AgeSpan

Thank you to everyone who supported our Second Annual Power of Pets fundraiser at BareWolf Brewing– our incredible hosts! We’d also like to give a shout out to Adam McCauley for leading our Power of Pets bingo game, and congratulate our raffle winners, who took home beautiful and generously donated gift baskets! The proceeds of this event will help older adults, aged 65 and above, with the cost of routine pet care, pet food, and fostering when necessary for those needing a medical procedure and have no one to care for their pet. If you couldn't join us and would like to support Power of Pets, follow the link below to make your donation today. https://ow.ly/28Er50TBjww Thank you again, and we hope to see everyone, and a few more, too, again next year! 🐾 #PowerofPets #AgeSpan #HealthyAging #Amesbury #ThankYou

Our Resident Service Coordinator (RSC) program aims to combat social isolation and loneliness by regularly organizing events at different housing sites. Last week, in honor of "Good Neighbor’s Day," Ellie Zwart, an AgeSpan RSC, hosted a year-end cookout at the Heritage House in Newburyport. More than 40 residents attended and enjoyed live music, an on-site ice cream truck, a pop-up farmer's market from Nourishing from the North Shore, and delicious burgers, hot dogs, and pasta salad. Here's to a great day! #AgeSpan #GoodNeighborsDay #Newburyport #HertiageHouse #endlonelinessma #GND2024

Have you had a chance to get your Falls Free CheckUp yet? In honor of National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, we want to share a helpful online tool from the National Council on Aging that can assess your personal risk of a fall and provide you with resources on how to reduce that risk. Follow the link below to learn more! https://lnkd.in/ebPffpSY #HealthyAging #FallsPreventionWeek

Our Power of Pets fundraiser is next week! Join us for a pawsome night out on Wednesday, September 25 from 5 - 8 p.m. at BareWolf Brewing! All proceeds will go directly to our Power of Pets Program, which provides financial assistance to those 65+ to help cover veterinary expenses. Tickets are limited and include a craft beer, light refreshments and an evening of fun! This event is pet friendly so don't forget to bring along your best four-legged friend! Follow the link to register or make a donation today! https://lnkd.in/eU29Nuhs

The Tewksbury Senior Center will be offering an 18+ Halloween Drag Bingo night on Friday, October 4 from 5:30-8:00pm (Doors Open at 5pm). This event will include delicious food, awards, an on-site photographer, and photo-booth. Costumes are encouraged, but not required! Tickets are available now at 5.00 each. RSVP is required, but payment can be made in advance or at the door. Interested in enjoying a spooktacular evening? Send your RSVP to Christina Hess 978-640-4480 ext. 290. Deadline to RSVP is Friday September 27 at 12:00pm

We are thrilled to announce that our Power of Pets program, which provides financial assistance to those 65 and older to help cover veterinary expenses, was awarded one of eight $10,000 grants from UnitedHealthcare at yesterday’s UHC EXPO 2024. Since we started the program, we've assisted over 400 community members and their pets across the 28 communities we serve in the Merrimack Valley and North Shore with veterinarian care, including annual exams, vaccinations, medications, dental care, sick care, and other necessary services. This grant will be instrumental in allowing us to continue the program and help older adults care for their pets. We sincerely thank everyone who made this possible, and all who came out to support the event. Interested in attending our upcoming Power of Pets fundraiser? Follow the link below to learn more and grab your tickets today! https://ow.ly/3H3150TngAJ #PowerofPets #HealthyAging #AgeSpan #ThankYou

Are you looking for ways to make a positive impact in your community? We offer a variety of opportunities for you to get involved and give back. Whether it's running errands, delivering meals to those in need, or providing companionship for older adults, every volunteer opportunity can make a real difference for the people we serve - and for the volunteers who make it all possible. Click the link below to explore more about our volunteer opportunities! https://ow.ly/eMjO50SGgFK #Volunteer #AgeSpan #HealthyAging

September is National Senior Center Awareness Month, which highlights the important role that senior centers and Councils on Aging play in contributing to the well-being of older adults. To keep our centers growing in the right direction, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) developed the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC), which is committed to supporting and strengthening the nation’s 11,000 senior centers through best practices, professional development, advocacy, research, and national standards for senior centers. To learn more, and to explore how you can get involved, follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/esAgHabR #HealthyAging

We're delighted to feature Lucia Abreu of Lawrence as this month's Inspiring Aging nominee! After moving from the Dominican Republic to Lawrence, Lucia Abreu has dedicated herself to her community by volunteering for both Lawrence CommunityWorks, Inc. CommunityWorks and AgeSpan. Throughout the pandemic, Lucia played a key role in the COVID-19 vaccine campaign and assisted individuals in voter registration efforts. To find out more about Lucia's work and commitment to her community, and to explore other inspiring individuals, visit our "50 over 60 List" online! https://lnkd.in/eBtSvQW7

On Tuesday, September 10th, from 11 am to 12:30 pm, at the Salem Council on Aging, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Karen Coppola, will lead an open discussion and answer questions about caring for a loved one with dementia. Interested in attending? To register, please call 978 774 0924.