Ethos closed on 3/14/18
As a result of yesterday’s blizzard, many roads have not yet been cleared and a parking ban is still in place. For the safety of our staff, Ethos will be closed on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. All meal deliveries,...
Ethos closed on 3/13/18 due to snow storm
A powerful winter storm has hit the Boston-area again forcing Ethos to close its offices on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. For the safety of our staff, drivers, clients and program participants, all deliveries, Community Cafés and activities have been...
Ethos closed due to winter storm
Due to a significant snowstorm hitting the Boston area overnight, Ethos will be closing its offices on Thursday, March 8, 2018. All meal deliveries, Community Cafés and activities have been canceled. We expect to be operating normally on Friday. ...
Elder Advocates Praise Gov. Baker’s 2019 Budget
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Ray Santos, 617-429-2774 or rsantos (at) ethocare.org ELDER ADVOCATES PRAISE GOV. BAKER’S 2019 BUDGET SHARP INCREASES IN FUNDING WILL ENABLE MORE SENIORS TO RECEIVE HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES STATEWIDE— Elder Advocates throughout Massachusetts are giving...
Preventing Falls As You Age
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. They threaten seniors’ safety and independence and generate enormous economic and personal cost. Consider the following facts about falls: Every 19 minutes,...
Ethos offices closed, activities cancelled, due to storm 1/4/18
Due to a powerful winter storm, Ethos offices will be closed Thursday, January 3, 2018. All meal deliveries (Meals on Wheels) and Community Cafes have been suspended; all home visits, classes and activities have also been cancelled. If you...
Help Ethos shine a light on the needs of the elderly and disabled!
On Thursday, December 28, Ethos will be flipping the switch and lighting up the Prudential Center in maroon and green as part of their 31 Nights of Light program. With your help, we’ll be able to take advantage of this unique opportunity and shine a light on...
Fact Sheet on Amendments 23, 24, 9 & 13 to S2202 Senate Health Care Bill
FACT SHEET Four Ethos-Supported Amendments to S. 2202 TOP PRIORITY: Amendment #23 Senator L’Italien/ Regarding Transfers Of Home Care Funding Background: This amendment strikes section 132 in its entirety, because it is punitive to elders, creates major instability...
The greatest threat the home care system has face since it was created in 1973!
Friends, Neighbors and Advocates, Ethos, and our sister Aging Services Access Points, are facing a very serious threat in the state Senate’s health care bill, which will seriously diminish our role as a non-profit, community-based resource for elders who...
Ethos Ready to Assist Seniors from Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria
ETHOS READY TO ASSIST SENIORS FROM PUERTO RICO AFTER HURRICANE MARIA HOME CARE, NUTRITION AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS ARE AVAILABLE BOSTON, (October 5, 2017)– Ethos, the Jamaica Plain-based elder services non-profit, announced today that it was...