The Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) contracts with 25 Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) to administer programs for persons 60 years of age and over. The Boston Consortium is made up of three ASAPs (Boston Senior Home Care, Central Boston Elder…
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,…
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…
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, according to a nationwide study, an estimated 25% of adults over 65 were socially isolated. Loneliness and isolation can lead to serious health challenges including increased rates of anxiety, suicide and depression, a 50% increase…
If you have attended one of Ethos’ Community Café programs, you may be eligible to receive coupon books, worth $25 dollars, to be used for fresh produce at participating farmers markets. Ethos will begin distributing farmers market coupons on Tuesday,…
Join us for another edition of Ethos Live, our weekly video series where we bring older adults in Boston important information on how to remain independent, healthy and active through the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. This week, Alexandra Hill-Paduano, RD,…
This week’s edition of Ethos Live features Alie Hill-Paduano, RD, our Dietician discussing food safety, the precautions you should take at the grocery store and ideas for healthy meals. This program is part of Ethos’ response to the coronavirus COVID-19…
Social distancing. Self-isolation. Stay-at-home orders. Older adults are disproportionately affected by the coronavirus outbreak. According to the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Data Report, 20% of Bostonians, 65 or older, live below the poverty line. 61% suffer from four or more chronic…
This edition of our Ethos Live series features a Conversation with Ethos CEO Valerie Frias. Valerie provides an update on how Ethos staff and volunteers are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the programs and services that are available to older…
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…
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