Category: CAREGIVING
Senior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple. Selling your home in the sizzle of summer requires some attention to seasonal details
By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realty and Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory Summer is a season of sunshine, flip-flops, backyard barbecues, and, believe it or not, home sales. While buyers may be dreaming of beach days...
Read MoreTargeted support programs help older adults and people with disabilities maintain independence
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Maintaining and celebrating independence as we age As we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, it also reminds us of another meaningful form of...
Read MorePersonalized care plans allow seniors to remain safe and comfortable in their own homes
Q: What is Celtic Angels Home Health Care? A: Celtic Angels Home Health Care is a locally owned and operated agency providing compassionate, personalized care to seniors and adults who wish to remain safe and comfortably in...
Read MorePrivilege, obligation, burden, and trauma: The hidden journey of family caregiving with contributions from Dr. Tara Kfoury and Bob Stephen
By Mark Friedman Part one of two parts These words often define the experience of caring for an aging parent: privilege, obligation, burden, and trauma. Privilege is the opportunity to do something meaningful for someone we...
Read MoreThe light at the end of the tunnel – understanding the role of faith in dealing with grief
By Meghan Fitzpatrick, Hospice & Palliative Care Representative Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care In the last couple of months, I experienced an unexpected loss that left me angry in a way I had never felt before....
Read MoreThe privilege of care: The hidden burden on working family caregivers
By Mark Friedman It is a blessing to be able to support my parents. In concert with my siblings, we fill the gaps as things get harder. Yet, when people ask what we do, we do not introduce ourselves as family caregivers. Most...
Read MoreSummer starts with peace of mind: Helping older adults stay safe, independent, and engaged
As June brings warmer weather, longer days, and opportunities to spend more time outdoors with family and friends, it also serves as a gentle reminder to check in on the health, safety, and well-being of the older adults we...
Read MoreSenior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple. Spring selling season is here – Don’t fall into the ‘Steal Estate Trap’
By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realty and Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory As the weather warms up across the South Shore and throughout the Northeast, so does the real estate market. Spring has always been the busiest...
Read MorePrior authorization: How to fight back when your insurance stops covering your prescription
By Patricia Prewitt My Personal Rx Adviser Most of us have received the dreaded notification that a medication is “no longer covered” on our insurance plan. Often this occurs at the beginning of the year, or mid-year when...
Read MoreChampion your health: Celebrating older Americans month this May
By Michelle Sonia, President and CEO Seniors Helping Seniors Boston South Shore Each May, we celebrate Older Americans Month – a time to recognize the contributions, resilience, and vitality of older adults in our communities....
Read More‘Anticipatory grief’ is a normal emotional response to the impending loss of a loved one
By Jessica Judge, LICSW APHSW-C Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care “It’s his smile.”That was what I heard that got me thinking about the cumulative loss that occurs in chronic and terminal illness. We often talk about...
Read MoreFive key steps to take charge of your health
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services In May, we celebrate Older Americans Month, which is led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Older Americans Month is a time to recognize older Americans...
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