Nursing Home Funding with Rep. Angelo Puppolo

Nursing Home Funding with Rep. Angelo Puppolo

Advocates for seniors are worried about nursing home funding, as several western Mass facilities are at risk of closing this year due to financial struggles. Carolee McGrath sat down with State Representative Angelo Puppolo to learn more about funding nursing home...
Keeping PACE with the Elderly at Mercy LIFE

Keeping PACE with the Elderly at Mercy LIFE

The PACE model of care, or Programs All Inclusive Care for the Elderly, is one option for families caring for aging parents.  PACE is a Medicare program which helps people stay in their homes. The program offers offering primary care, physical therapy, recreation,...
Living Fully at 55+

Living Fully at 55+

Course Coordinator and life journey guide Martha Johnson discusses “Living Fully at 55+”, a series of programs she is offering at Holyoke Community...
Living with an Aging Parent

Living with an Aging Parent

Following the recent PBS and WGBY broadcast of “Caring for Mom and Dad,” David Horgan, co-author of “When Your Parent Moves In: Every Adult Child’s Guide to Living with an Aging Parent” discusses the special problems encountered and approaches needed...