Boston, MA (September 19, 2012) – National Falls Prevention Day is Monday, September 24th. Ethos, the Jamaica Plain-based elder services non-profit, announced today that its AgeWell West Roxbury program will be available on that day to give out information about…
Ethos Out4Supper Provides Nutrition and Socialization for Isolated LGBT Elders Boston, MA (September 5, 2012) – Ethos, the Jamaica Plain-based elder services non-profit, today announced the opening of Out4Supper, a bi-weekly supper club for LGBT seniors and their friends. Ethos,…
What is Elder Abuse? The National Center of Elder abuse defines elder abuse as intentional or neglectful acts by a caregiver or a “trusted individual” that harm, or may harm, a vulnerable elder. Elder abuse comes in many forms including…
With temperatures expected in the 90s today and this week, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory. Ethos, the elder services non-profit, would like to remind everyone to be safe during this hot and potentially dangerous weather. Heat-induced…
Each day in Massachusetts, there are 54 reports of suspected elder abuse (20,000 per year), according figures reported in 2011 by Mass Home Care, an elder services advocacy group. In Boston alone, there were over 7,000 cases of suspected elder…
Seniors Mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day WHO: Ethos, members of its Protective Services staff and over 25 seniors from the AgeWell West Roxbury program WHAT: A flash mob; choreographed singing and dancing to The Beatles “When I’m Sixty Four.” WHERE: Roche Bros….
Calendar of Events Aimed At Seniors Released Boston, MA (May 2, 2012) – May is National Older Americans Month and that means it’s time for Ethos’ annual SeniorPalooza celebration. This year, seniors from all over Boston will gather for events…
BOSTON, MA (April 30, 2012) – Ethos, the Jamaica Plain-based elder services non-profit, said today that the Massachusetts House of Representatives voted to restore funding for Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCS), which was cut by 50 percent under the budget Governor…
As Boston’s first not-for-profit organization dedicated solely to keeping frail elders at home, Ethos is used to challenges. From intervening to prevent abuse and neglect to helping elders manage monthly bills, Ethos has long been a leader in finding solutions…
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