Congratulations to Lois Baho, one of Ethos/AgeWell West Roxbury’s long-time volunteers and donors, on be selected as one of this year’s Blue Hills Bank Hometown Heroes. As part of her award, Blue Hills Bank has generously donated $1,000 in Lois’…

Linda has a history of falling in her home. “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falling” is helping her to stay strong, safe, and confident. Like Linda, one out of three older adults fall each year, and falls are…
Chuck Furgason is a valued volunteer in our AgeWell West Roxbury In-Home Computer Training Program, teaching weekly computer lessons to seniors in their homes! “I do this because it makes me feel good,” Chuck explains. He is never bored…

On Thursday, April 9th, Ethos hosted the screening of “The Age of Love” a documentary about a first-of-its-kind speed dating event for seniors 70 to 90 years old. Over 50 eager friends gathered at the Hyde Park Branch Library with…
Honoring volunteers and previewing upcoming events for seniors, including a big fundraiser, were the focus of a recent Ethos AgeWell West Roxbury advisory committee meeting at Deutsches Altenheim on Centre Street. About 20 people attended. Ann Glora, the healthy aging…
West Roxbury seniors were visited by Chef Vanessa LaBranche, from Project Bread, and treated to a healthy food demonstration at the Cheriton Heights Apartments on Wednesday morning, March 25th. On the menu was Spinach Salad with apples and raisins, dressed…
A new video from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation explains how diabetes can be effectively managed with lifestyle changes, especially by losing weight and/or maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and eating healthy foods. Ethos healthy aging program participant Steve…
Seasons Greetings from the AgeWell West Roxbury Angels! On Wednesday, December 17th, the AgeWell team rang the bells in front of Roche Brothers to help raise money for the Salvation Army. Many thanks to all who so generously gave to…

As we move from the fall season to winter, Ethos thanks our wonderful volunteers who have worked hard over the past two months raking local seniors’ yards. Over 90 volunteers contributed this important effort, helping 20 seniors live at home with dignity and…