AgeSpan

We’re proud to announce that our 50th anniversary project, “50 Years of Inspiring Aging: Celebrating the Power, Value, and Voices of Older Adults,” received a Silver Award in the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts' W3 Awards! Created in partnership with Mollie Markins of Markins Media, the video honors the inspiring lives of older adults in the Merrimack Valley and North Shore who enrich our communities every day. You can see our entry at: https://lnkd.in/eNxsXcAu 

AgeSpan was proud to host a recent meeting of The Lawrence Partnership Board of Directors. This group of leaders from businesses, local banks, non-profits, and government, among others, aims to achieve big goals for the city of Lawrence through collaboration. AgeSpan’s very own CEO Joan Hatem-Roy serves on its executive committee. When we all come together to build a stronger, more inclusive Lawrence, we all benefit!

Good vision and hearing are essential for balance and fall prevention. Check out these tips from National Council on Aging to keep your eyes and ears healthy to prevent falls! https://lnkd.in/g7aMHMvU

Did You Know: 1 in 4 older adults fall each year, but only half tell their doctor. If you’ve fallen, you’re not alone! Use these tips from the National Council on Aging to get the most out of important #FallsPrevention conversations with your doctor. Click here to learn more! https://lnkd.in/genfbJDc

For AgeSpan Resident Service Coordinators, sometimes it’s one small thing that opens the door to big changes for the older adults they work with. In the case of RSC Liz Speranza and resident Bernie, it was a Tracfone. Read more about how Liz helps Bernie and the other residents at the Methuen Housing Authority with challenges big and small on our blog. https://agespan.org/blog/

Get ready for AgeSpan’s Annual Luncheon and Lifelong Learning Awards on Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Blue Ocean Event Center in Salisbury, MA, from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. We’re celebrating five remarkable older adults from the Merrimack Valley and North Shore and welcoming Dr. Lane A. Glenn, President of Northern Essex Community College, as our Keynote Speaker. Come be part of an inspiring afternoon of stories, achievements, and the power of lifelong learning. Click here for more information and a link to registration! https://lnkd.in/ej_Y6RKY

Last night’s Power of Pets fundraiser was a blast! 🐾 Thank you to everyone who joined us to support the program and help make a paws-itive impact. We’d also like to give a huge shout out to BareWolf Brewing for hosting us, our Premier Sponsor CIRCON Enviromental (now Reworld), Pedigree Sponsor Abernathy Home Care, and all sponsors who made this event possible. Many thanks to Avery Cronin, a young community hero who ran a lemonade stand to raise money for the program!

Feeling overwhelmed by Medicare deadlines? You’re not alone. Turning 65 brings a lot of information and decisions about when and how to enroll, especially if you’re still working. AgeSpan’s free SHINE program can help you sort through your options with clear, unbiased guidance. Join our next “Introduction to Medicare” Zoom session on Wednesday, September 17 from 5–7 p.m. To register please email lrose@agespan.org or call 978-946-1374.

Please enjoy today's episode of 5 Minutes with The Power of Pets fundraiser! Please share with your colleagues, friends and connections! AgeSpan BareWolf Brewing Bonnie Sisson Bonneau Sisson #thelocator

We hope to see you next week at our Power of Pets event! Join us on Wednesday, September 10, from 5 to 7 pm at BareWolf Brewing in Amesbury, MA for a pawsome night of bingo and brews. Your support helps cover veterinary bills for adults aged 65 and older, ensuring they can keep their beloved pets happy and healthy. If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, there’s still time to register. https://lnkd.in/e6WzZwiT We'd also like to take a moment to give a special shout out to our Premiere and Pedigree sponsors! Reworld Waste- Premier Sponsor Abernathy Home Care- Pedigree Sponsor