Boston, MA (January 29, 2013) – Ethos, southwest Boston’s principal elder care resource, today called on Governor Patrick and the state Legislature to end the waitlist for almost 1,000 frail, homebound elders seeking help to remain in their own homes….
Program serving the older adult population will receive a cash award and consulting services to build its capacity Boston, MA (December 6, 2012) – Ethos, the elder services agency for southwest Boston, today announced that its AgeWell West Roxbury initiative…
Volunteers to Cook and Deliver Thanksgiving Dinners for Seniors Throughout Boston WHO: Ethos, the Jamaica Plain-based elder services non-profit. Boston Lodge of Elks No. 10 Volunteers from all over the Boston-area WHAT: Ethos and the West Roxbury Elks are once again partnering…
Grant to support the Ethos Boston Money Management Program Boston, MA (September 19, 2012) – Ethos, the Jamaica Plain-based elder services non-profit, announced today that it has received a $20,000 grant from BNY Mellon through the generosity of the Herbert…
Boston, MA (September 19, 2012) – National Falls Prevention Day is Monday, September 24th. Ethos, the Jamaica Plain-based elder services non-profit, announced today that its AgeWell West Roxbury program will be available on that day to give out information about…
Ethos Out4Supper Provides Nutrition and Socialization for Isolated LGBT Elders Boston, MA (September 5, 2012) – Ethos, the Jamaica Plain-based elder services non-profit, today announced the opening of Out4Supper, a bi-weekly supper club for LGBT seniors and their friends. Ethos,…
What is Elder Abuse? The National Center of Elder abuse defines elder abuse as intentional or neglectful acts by a caregiver or a “trusted individual” that harm, or may harm, a vulnerable elder. Elder abuse comes in many forms including…
With temperatures expected in the 90s today and this week, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory. Ethos, the elder services non-profit, would like to remind everyone to be safe during this hot and potentially dangerous weather. Heat-induced…
Seniors Mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day WHO: Ethos, members of its Protective Services staff and over 25 seniors from the AgeWell West Roxbury program WHAT: A flash mob; choreographed singing and dancing to The Beatles “When I’m Sixty Four.” WHERE: Roche Bros….
Calendar of Events Aimed At Seniors Released Boston, MA (May 2, 2012) – May is National Older Americans Month and that means it’s time for Ethos’ annual SeniorPalooza celebration. This year, seniors from all over Boston will gather for events…