Category: CAREGIVING
National 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...
Read MoreFive steps to prevent caregiver privilege or obligation from becoming caregiver burnout
By Mark Friedman with contributions from Dr. Tara Kfoury and Bob Stephen Part two of two parts Caregiving rarely becomes overwhelming because of a single event. More often, it is the accumulation of hundreds of small...
Read MoreBeing present for a loved one can be the most impactful way to comfort those grieving a loss
By Meghan Fitzpatrick, Hospice & Palliative Care Representative Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care There is something uniquely painful about watching someone you love grieve. When someone we love is hurting, every...
Read MoreEmbracing AI while keeping compassion at the heart of care
By Maria Burke, RN, Founder & CEO Celtic Angels Home Health Care At Celtic Angels Home Health Care, we’ve always believed that exceptional care begins with exceptional communication. As technology continues to evolve,...
Read MoreSenior 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...
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