Not only is the older adult population of Boston growing, but our community also is home to higher rates of older adults experiencing depression and mental health challenges than their counterparts across the Commonwealth – but Ethos is here to…
Ethos is thrilled to partner with the Hands to Heart Center – Yoga for the People to offer chair yoga classes to residents of Rockland Towers! Over the past six months, Westlyne Bruno, Ethos’ Resident Services Coordinator (a partnership with…
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Mental health challenges, like depression, can lead to suicide, especially if left untreated. According to the 2018 Massachusetts Healthy Aging Data Report, 34.05% of the Boston’s seniors have ever been diagnosed with depression. However,…
Today, the second-ever Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day, Ethos recognizes the nearly one in five older Americans that have one or more mental health/substance use conditions (according to a 2012 Institute of Medicine study). The U.S. Census Bureau indicates…
Since June of 2018, the Boston Money Management Program (BMMP) at Ethos has been helping Ms. Vincent* manage her monthly finances, ensuring that her rent and essential utility bills are paid in full and on time. When Ms. Vincent joined…
Tuesday, November 6th was a big day for America as voters took to the polls to make their voices heard in our government. However, for many seniors, limited mobility and limited access to transportation can become barriers to getting to…
Tai Chi workshop participant becomes star volunteer class leader! AgeWell’s Tai Chi course is an evidence-based workshop that meets twice a week for 12 consecutive weeks, focusing on preventing falls and improving balance. Joanne was drawn to the movement and…
Ethos partners with EPIC to bring Anti-Ableism workshops to Boston Housing Authority residents. Valéria Souza, Ethos’ Resident Services Coordinator (a partnership with the Boston Housing Authority) noticed that many of the residents of the six Boston Housing Authority buildings in…
Nearing the end of her year of service, AmeriCorps*VISTA member Eveian Salmon reflects on her experience at Ethos and the impact she has had on Southwest Boston seniors. What is an AmeriCorps*VISTA? AmeriCorps is a national service program. The VISTA…
Sara Tse has been visiting Tony for 5 years and recently helped him celebrate his 100th birthday. Sara started volunteering as a Friendly Visitor in 2013. Meg Barhite, the Volunteer Services Manager at the time, shared with Sara three possible…
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