Category: CAREGIVING
The 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...
Read MoreA senior’s transformation through regular exercise – a success story in her own words
By Rita La Rosa Loud This is the success story of 76-year-old Louise Doty, in her own words: August 2021 I had knee replacement surgery and completed pre- and post-physical therapy, with a three-month recovery. Spring 2022 At...
Read MoreA feeling of relief is a natural part of grieving a loss, and is not a reason to feel any guilt
By Meghan Fitzpatrick, Hospice & Palliative Care Representative Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care Grief is supposed to look a certain way. Heavy. Hollow. Unrelenting. It’s the kind of thing people lower their voices...
Read MorePsychedelic therapy bills advance on Beacon Hill following testimony from veterans, medical experts
Last month, lawmakers on Massachusetts’ Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery voted to advance two psychedelic therapy bills, H.4200 and H.2203, signaling growing legislative...
Read MoreThe Aging Advantage: Finding the balance between what we want and what we need at home
By Mark Friedman There is rarely a single moment that tells a family, “Now it’s time to bring in help.”Instead, the need builds quietly – across safety risks, medication complexity, subtle cognitive shifts, and the growing...
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