“As he started to tell me about his war experiences, I was amazed and overwhelmed.” Karl (Carl) Schlesinger of West Roxbury was born in 1917 in Breslau, Germany and survived over six years in Nazi concentrations camps. He now resides…
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Linda has a history of falling in her home. “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falling” is helping her to stay strong, safe, and confident. Like Linda, one out of three older adults fall each year, and falls are…
Chuck Furgason is a valued volunteer in our AgeWell West Roxbury In-Home Computer Training Program, teaching weekly computer lessons to seniors in their homes! “I do this because it makes me feel good,” Chuck explains. He is never bored…
Honoring volunteers and previewing upcoming events for seniors, including a big fundraiser, were the focus of a recent Ethos AgeWell West Roxbury advisory committee meeting at Deutsches Altenheim on Centre Street. About 20 people attended. Ann Glora, the healthy aging…
A new video from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation explains how diabetes can be effectively managed with lifestyle changes, especially by losing weight and/or maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, and eating healthy foods. Ethos healthy aging program participant Steve…
Seasons Greetings from the AgeWell West Roxbury Angels! On Wednesday, December 17th, the AgeWell team rang the bells in front of Roche Brothers to help raise money for the Salvation Army. Many thanks to all who so generously gave to…
As we move from the fall season to winter, Ethos thanks our wonderful volunteers who have worked hard over the past two months raking local seniors’ yards. Over 90 volunteers contributed this important effort, helping 20 seniors live at home with dignity and…
To Whom It May Concern: Ethos is a most wonderful service offered to the city of Boston residents who need various “helps” to make their lives much easier. I receive housekeeping and laundry services, however, my favorite, and the best…
Ray Santos, director of community relations for Ethos presents at the Social Innovation Forum Showcase, an annual event where selected social innovators share about their organizations and programs in front of a group of social investors. AgeWell West Roxbury mobilizes…
