Category: CAREGIVING
Breast cancer after 65: Awareness, screening and support still matter
By Michelle Sonia, President and CEO Seniors Helping Seniors Boston South Shore Every October, pink ribbons appear in stores, on sports fields, and throughout our communities in recognition of Breast Cancer...
Read MoreAs we mark Ageism Awareness Day, how can we be more age-inclusive?
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services October 9th is Ageism Awareness Day, an opportunity to bring attention to ageism in society and its impact on individuals and communities. Old Colony Elder...
Read MoreMost families do not have an aging plan until they need one
By Mark Friedman Most of us have spent years planning for retirement. We have thought about income, housing, insurance, and perhaps the places we would like to visit. Many of us have also completed an estate plan explaining what...
Read MoreIt’s OK! Releasing yourself from the guilt of feeling relief after losing a sick loved one
By Meghan Fitzpatrick, Hospice & Palliative Care RepresentativeOld Colony Hospice & Palliative Care I did a lot of traveling in August. Because my husband and I have a lovely, adventurous little pup who will go pretty...
Read MoreWhen forgetfulness becomes something more: Helping a loved one navigate Alzheimer’s
By Maria Burke, RN, Founder & CEOCeltic Angels Home Health Care We all forget things. We walk into a room and wonder why we went there. We misplace our glasses or struggle for a moment to remember someone’s name. Some...
Read MoreFall Prevention Awareness Month: How a safer home can still feel completely like home
By Michelle Sonia, President and CEO Seniors Helping Seniors Boston South Shore September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month, a good reminder for all of us to take a fresh look at the places where we live. But when...
Read MoreMaking it grand: Five tips for transitioning routines to support back-to-school schedules
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services National Grandparents Day is a special day dedicated to honoring grandparents and recognizing the important roles they play in our families and communities....
Read MoreMassachusetts home care licensing: An important first step, but only a first step
By Mark Friedman Massachusetts is taking an important and long-overdue step toward protecting older adults and their families by moving toward licensing home care agencies. The Commonwealth should be commended for...
Read MoreBack to school, back to balancing: When responsibilities for kids and aging parents collide
By Maria Burke, RN, Founder & CEO Celtic Angels Home Health Care September has always been a month of transition. Children head back to school, routines return, fall activities begin, and family calendars quickly fill with...
Read MoreNational Senior Citizens Day: Celebrating the heart of the South Shore
By Michelle Sonia, President and CEO Seniors Helping Seniors Boston South Shore On August 21, our nation celebrates National Senior Citizens Day – a day established by President Ronald Reagan to honor the...
Read MoreHow the Social Security Administration is making the SSI program more efficient
By Delia De Mello, Social Security Millions of Americans rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to help meet their basic needs. Last year, the Social Security Administration created the SSI Improvement Team to make the SSI...
Read MoreFocus on self-care to manage stress, illness, and life’s challenges during National Wellness Month
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Did you know that it’s National Wellness Month? This month, we celebrate physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. It’s all about making self-care a...
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