Category: CAREGIVING
Celebrating Grandparents Day and the important role they play as family caregivers
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Every year, on the first Sunday after Labor Day, we celebrate Grandparents Day! It is a special day to honor and connect with grandparents and pay tribute to them for...
Read MoreAcross the South Shore, seniors are helping seniors through the ‘power of love’
By Carol Britton Meyer Seniors Helping Seniors prioritizes hiring active seniors to provide a wide range of in-home care services to their less-active counterparts, meeting their needs in a “graceful and respectful manner,”...
Read MoreThe Sandwich Generation: Navigating care for kids and aging parents in Boston and the South Shore
By Mark Friedman If you’re raising children while also supporting aging parents, you’re not alone. You’re part of the Sandwich Generation – an increasing number of adults balancing the intense responsibilities of caring for two...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares
Third act and encore careers: Why senior citizens are punching the clock again By Steven V. Dubin Retirement, as it turns out, isn’t for everyone.Some people spend a few months blissfully gardening, perfecting their pickleball...
Read MoreMyth or fact? ‘I have a living will, so I don’t need a will or health care proxy’
By Elizabeth A. Caruso, Esq. This is a myth!A living will is a completely separate document from a last will and testament or a health care proxy. Read on and I will explain the differences between the documents.A last will and...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares
Aging gracefully under the stars: Camping tips for senior citizens By Steven V. Dubin I just returned from my 28th consecutive Father’s Day camping trip to Nickerson State Park in Brewster.At one time, the camping weekend...
Read MoreStaying well: Why regular medical visits matter for seniors
By Maria Burke, RNOwner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care As we journey through the later chapters of life, maintaining good health becomes not just a goal, but a daily commitment. For seniors, regular check-ins with a trusted...
Read MoreOverwhelmed with caregiving? You are not alone
By Mark Friedman I once saw a quote that read, “It’s OK to ask for help. I give help when others need it, and ask for help when I need it.” To me, that sums up the rigors of caregiving perfectly. You are not alone. ...
Read MoreSenior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple:Planning an Accessory Dwelling Unit: Being right next door
By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realty and Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory Here’s a thoughtfully professional yet slightly whimsical guide to planning an accessory dwelling unit:Accessory dwelling units – affectionately...
Read MoreOlder 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...
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