Currently, an estimated 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia, including more than 5 million Americans. Join us on Friday, February 18, 2022, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, for “The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s” the next virtual…
In this presentation, the Age Strong Commission joins us to give an overview of programs and services provided by the City of Boston, and other governmental organizations, such as transportation, tax relief, home repair, to name a few, that help…
Aging in Community highlights programs and services available from community organizations such as Ethos, Boston Senior Home Care, and Central Boston Elder Services, which enable older adults to live independently, remain in their own homes, stay active and healthy and,…
Ethos health and wellness classes and workshops for spring 2021 have been announced and are now open for registrations. Ethos AgeWell programs help older adults stay healthy, active, and remain independent in their communities. Offerings include courses to help manage…
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services announced today that effective Thursday, February 11th, an individual who accompanies a person age 75 or older to one of four mass vaccination sites to receive the vaccine will be eligible…
A powerful winter storm is expected to hit the Boston-area Wednesday evening and into the following day, with snow accumulations of up to 14″ expected. For the safety of our staff, drivers, and those we serve, all Meals on…
As a result of the the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) passed by congress in March, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services released new guidance with regards to paid sick leave and Personal Care Attendants. PCAs are…
Dear Community Members: We hope you are faring well and staying safe through these difficult times. We are reaching out to you to pass along new guidance, the City of Boston issued yesterday, regarding stricter measures being put in place for…
NEW GUIDELINES HELP SENIORS LOWER THEIR MEDICARE COSTS On January 1, 2020 the income and asset limits for the Medicare Savings Programs, also called Mass Health Buy-In, increased. It’s estimated that an additional 40,000 people across the commonwealth will now…
With temperatures expected in the 90s today and nearing 100 degrees this weekend, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory. Ethos would like to remind everyone to be safe during this hot and potentially dangerous weather. Heat-induced illness can…
