Category: CAREGIVING
Older Americans Month encourages seniors to ‘flip the script on aging’
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Join us to celebrate Older Americans Month this May!The Administration for Community Living (ACL), which leads the nation’s observance of this special month, has...
Read MoreCritical questions need to be asked – and answered – to craft a plan for successful aging
By Mark Friedman The importance of proper planning to craft a plan for aging in place cannot be understated. Deciding how to best care for ourselves or supporting someone heading into the fourth quarter of life is not the time...
Read MoreUnable to provide in-home care for your senior loved one? Here’s how we can help
By Maria Burke, RNOwner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care Do you have a loved one living too far from you to take proper care of them?We can assign a Registered Nurse to visit your loved one in their home or living facility on a...
Read MoreHelping residents thrive is the mission of The Atrium at Faxon Woods, Quincy’s only dedicated memory-care community
By Marie Fricker Pat D., 82, a resident of The Atrium at Faxon Woods in Quincy, starts her morning with a healthy breakfast in the dining room of the assisted living community operated by Benchmark Senior Living. New England’s...
Read MoreWhat does it mean to age in place, and how do you know if it’s right for you?
By Mark Friedman We can buy cream to reduce wrinkles. We can undergo plastic surgery to alleviate sagging jowls. We can do a tummy tuck to minimize our figure. But no matter what we do, there is one undisputed fact we cannot...
Read More10 suggestions for seniors looking for a new dentist
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com Changing dentists at any age can present challenges. As a senior, it can be even more unsettling, particularly if you’ve been with a dental practitioner for a long...
Read MoreDo you want to talk to someone about your prescription costs?
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser Prescription coverage, pricing, and insurance rules can be confusing, especially at the start of the year when deductible costs vary widely – from zero (some Medicare Advantage Plans) to...
Read MoreOpen lines of communication make the transition easier:Talking with your children about leaving the family home
By Leon Merian, SRES For many older adults, the idea of leaving the family home is emotional and overwhelming. This is where memories were made, milestones celebrated, and life lived for decades. But when the time comes to...
Read MoreInnovative stretching approach helps adults and seniors stay limber and strong
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. Ever notice people leave flexibility exercises to the end of their workout, or skip stretching completely due to lack of time and space? You may even have watched someone in the free weight room walk...
Read MoreAffordable dental care options for seniors
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com Traditional Medicare doesn’t cover routine dental services, but there are affordable dental care options available to seniors.A pound of prevention…Beats an ounce of...
Read MoreSocial work: Making a positive difference in the lives of seniors and the community
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSWCEO of Old Colony Elder Services During March, we celebrate Social Work Month and the many contributions of social workers.Social workers are dedicated to helping people and communities thrive. Social...
Read MoreWhen facing challenging times, you are stronger than you think
By Susan Drevitch KellyLife Transition Coach When you experience the profound loss of someone you love deeply, it is, no doubt, one of the most tragic and overwhelming events you have ever had to deal with in your life. But, you...
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