Category: CAREGIVING
A positive self-perception of aging is key. Join us in Recognition of Ageism Awareness Day
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW, CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) and the American Society on Aging (ASA) will recognize Ageism Awareness Day on October 9, 2024. Modeled after the United...
Read MoreUpsizing your life by downsizing: The joy of giving without spending
By Leon Merian, Leon Merian Group Senior Focused Real Estate Services As we begin to think about fall cleanups, many find themselves pondering a daunting task: downsizing a lifetime of memories and possessions. The thought alone...
Read MoreRelief from aches: How CBD can help seniors
By Lyn Hart, Wellness Expert and Owner of Local Sunmed | Your CBD Store Braintree As we enter the cooler months, many of us experience increased aches, joint stiffness, and discomfort due to colder weather. Fortunately, relief...
Read MoreThe importance of self-care for Certified Nursing Assistants and home health aides
By Maria Burke, RN Owner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs) play an essential role in the healthcare industry. They provide personal, hands-on care to patients,...
Read MoreIncreased patient safety – the unexpected gift of COVID19
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com The COVID19 pandemic was awful. There’s no questioning that. Yet it did force medical practices of all kinds to rethink how we keep patients safe.‘60 Minutes’This...
Read MoreSenior Helpers Boston and South Shore first to earn Age-Friendly Care at Home certification
By Michelle Spinale Michelle Spinale recently sat down with Mark Friedman, owner of Senior Helpers Boston and South Shore. He shared how they became the first in-home agency in Massachusetts and the Northeast to achieve the...
Read MoreAdopting or fostering a pet offers seniors companionship and comfort
By Carol Britton Meyer Owning or fostering a pet is a source of companionship for seniors, alleviating loneliness and lending purpose to their lives as they care for their dog, cat, or other animal each and every day.In fact,...
Read MoreCelebrating grandparents and their varied roles in the lives of their families
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW, CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day, people celebrate National Grandparents Day in honor of grandparents.Grandparents hold a special role in their...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares
Beep, beep. Stay alert and stay safe while taking a road trip By Steven V. Dubin Howdy, neighbor! This is how Midwesterners greet friends and strangers alike.I just had the pleasure of a family reunion at the Iowa State Fair....
Read MoreHappy summer from the dedicated staff of Celtic Angels Home Health Care!
By Maria Burke, RN Owner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care As the warm summer sun graces us with its presence, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to our incredible caregivers and staff who make Celtic Angels...
Read MoreSummertime… and the living was easy: A Baby Boomer looks back
By Marie Fricker The heat of summer inevitably makes us think back to the simpler days of youth, and this remembrance of summers past, first published in the aftermath of the COVID19 pandemic, has become a seasonal favorite of...
Read MoreHUMOR IN HOSPICE? NO KIDDING.
By Toni L. Eaton, RN, BSN, MS, President & CEO of Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care A good laugh. It’s the last thing you might expect when you enter the world of a hospice patient, yet humor is often an important...
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