Category: HEALTH
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Downsizing must-haves for seniors By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realty and Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory Downsizing doesn’t have to feel like a loss. It can feel like a grand adventure and an exploration of your heart’s...
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence in dentistry: helpful or hurtful?
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com A patient asked me about artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry the other day. It reminded me of a story a copywriter friend once shared about parenting his...
Read MoreAging successfully: Easy ways to help you ‘stay young’
By Michelle Sonia, President and CEOSeniors Helping Seniors Boston South Shore We all want to age successfully to enjoy our partner, our kids, our grandkids, our pets, our hobbies, traveling the world – not just go to the doctor...
Read MoreWhy isn’t my medication covered by my health plan? What can I do about it?
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser We are all unique individuals, and each of us will respond to prescription medications differently. It can be quite frustrating to find a product that works well, only to discover that...
Read MoreMyth or fact? MassHealth pays for assisted-living care
By Elizabeth A. Caruso, Esq. This is a trick question; partial myth and partial fact, but for the most part, it is a myth.Seniors today have myriad options to turn to for assistance as they grow older and their needs increase....
Read MoreIs resistance exercise what it’s cracked up to be?
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. Ever since exercising as a teen while watching Jack LaLanne on TV in my parents’ living room, resistance exercise remains my preferred workout. Although all methods of physical movements are important...
Read MoreAs parents age, have the difficult conversations before there is a crisis
By Mark Friedman Looking back, I remember the tough conversations my parents use to have with me. They guided me on eating right, managing my money, taking care of my health, and choosing whom to trust. Now, I find myself on the...
Read MoreDoes insurance pay for home health care? Here’s what you need to know
By Maria Burke, RNOwner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care Navigating the world of home health care can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to figuring out how to pay for it. At Celtic Angels Home Health Care, we want to make...
Read MoreWhat I wish my senior patients knew about oral health
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com In more than 40 years as a dentist, I’ve come to appreciate the unique challenges seniors face when it comes to oral health, which is why it surprises me a bit when...
Read MoreThings to know about prescription refills when traveling
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser After writing the article about traveling with medications, I thought about some friends who travel out of the country for more than 30 days at a time. Here are some good things to know...
Read MoreFavorite squat exercises for seniors to enhance quality of life and develop confidence
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. I’ve grown to appreciate squats even more as I’ve entered my senior years. Squats are versatile exercises that can be tailor-made for fitness levels of all ages, including seniors. Whether performed...
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...
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