Skip to content
HeyJared

Ask Joan Joan Hatem-Roy

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
4
Latest publication
Sep 24, 2026
Outlet visibility, for The Andover Townsman
Top 10M sites
Earliest in this view
Jul 13, 2026

Latest articles

  1. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Ask Joan Joan Hatem-Roy

    Some steps to take to prevent falls at home (opens the original)

    Excerpt · English

    Read excerpt

    Q. One of my neighbors recently fell at home and ended up in the hospital. I have been praying for her recovery. But since we’re the same age, it’s also been a wake-up call for me. What are some things I can do around my own home to prevent a fall? A. I join you in hoping that your neighbor makes a full recovery. Unfortunately, falls like hers are more common than people realize. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1 in 4 people age 65+ suffers a fall each year.

  2. Article · Sep 3, 2026 · Ask Joan Joan Hatem-Roy

    What to bring when heading to the hospital (opens the original)

    Excerpt · English

    Read excerpt

    Q. A recent visit to the hospital with my wife turned into an overnight stay. I wanted to stay with her, but I didn’t have my own medications, so I had to leave early and come back the next day. She’s home and doing well now, but the experience got me thinking that I should have a list for next time. What are some of the things caregivers should bring when headed to the hospital? A. I’m glad to hear your wife is on the mend. When you’re headed to the hospital with a loved one who’s sic

  3. Article · Jul 30, 2026 · Ask Joan Joan Hatem-Roy

    Mobility challenges can be eased with the right equipment (opens the original)

    Excerpt · English

    Read excerpt

    Q. My husband’s ability to walk has been declining over the last few years due to surgeries and medical conditions. He can still walk, but going longer distances on unsteady surfaces, like ballparks, is getting to be a challenge. Besides using a cane, what are the options out there for people who don’t yet need a wheelchair and want to keep their independence? A. The good news is, there’s a lot of middle ground between a cane and a wheelchair – and there are a lot of good options. Every

  4. Article · Jul 13, 2026 · Ask Joan Joan Hatem-Roy

    Keep cool when the heat wave hits (opens the original)

    Excerpt · English

    Read excerpt

    Q. With all the hot weather we’ve been having this summer, I keep seeing warnings on the news about checking on elderly neighbors. I do have some older folks in my neighborhood. What should I be watching for in a heat wave? A. We’ve certainly seen some hot days so far this summer. Your instinct to check on your older neighbors is a good one. Extreme weather can be dangerous for us all – but especially so for older adults. As we age, it can be more difficult for our bodies to adjust to sudd

Publishing over time

Last 90 days. Choose a month to open its work.

Recurring subjects

Named in the text we hold. One piece can cover several.

Audience

Top 10M sites

For The Andover Townsman, the outlet · Measured Aug 1, 2026

Website popularity band, not a count of readers or article views.

About this data

Counts cover the work we have indexed. Tone needs enough text and a confident classification. Excerpts and episode notes are not full articles or transcripts.

Identity or attribution wrong? Suggest a correction.

See coverage about Ask Joan Joan Hatem-Roy