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...
A Message on the Murder of George Floyd and Institutional Racism Dear Friends, The deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless other black and brown people who face discrimination and violence daily are tragic and reflect...
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.
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 social and physical distancing in the city.
Restless? Bored? Miss the company of friends and family? Experiencing a bit of cabin fever? Well Ethos has the cure! Join Ethos staff for another 30 minutes of fun physical activity. Please join us Friday, March 27, at 1:00 p.m.,...
Ethos, because of the work we do to support older adults and the disabled, is classified as an “Essential Service” and will remain fully operational through the duration of this crisis unless otherwise directed.
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic grows both globally and in our own community, Ethos is taking drastic and varied measures to ensure the safety and well-being of Boston’s older adults and disabled residents.
While the coronavirus outbreak poses health risks for everyone, officials have made clear that the elderly are particularly vulnerable. As restaurants close, grocery store aisles emptied, pantries get depleted, and older adults encouraged to limit travel and social contacts, food...