Category: HEALTH
10 suggestions for seniors looking for a new dentist
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com Changing dentists at any age can present challenges. As a senior, it can be even more unsettling, particularly if you’ve been with a dental practitioner for a long...
Read MoreOpen lines of communication make the transition easier:Talking with your children about leaving the family home
By Leon Merian, SRES For many older adults, the idea of leaving the family home is emotional and overwhelming. This is where memories were made, milestones celebrated, and life lived for decades. But when the time comes to...
Read MoreInnovative stretching approach helps adults and seniors stay limber and strong
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. Ever notice people leave flexibility exercises to the end of their workout, or skip stretching completely due to lack of time and space? You may even have watched someone in the free weight room walk...
Read MoreSpring into wellness: Refresh your health routine with CBD
By Lyn Hart, Wellness Expert and Owner of Local Sunmed | Your CBD Store Braintree Spring is a season of renewal – a time to shake off the winter blues, refresh your routine, and embrace new habits that support your well-being....
Read MoreAccessory Dwelling Units are now allowed in every town in Massachusetts.
Some ADUs are creative, like this retrofitted Airstream ADU from Innovative Spaces. Accessory Dwelling Units provide needed housing and additional options for seniors By Steve Feldman To address the housing shortage in the state...
Read MoreThe gift of caring: The kindness of small gestures can make a tremendous impact
By Maria Burke, RNOwner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care As we welcome the warmer weather and the promise of spring, we also embrace the spirit of renewal, reflection, and community. At Celtic Angels Home Health Care, we are...
Read MoreAffordable dental care options for seniors
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com Traditional Medicare doesn’t cover routine dental services, but there are affordable dental care options available to seniors.A pound of prevention…Beats an ounce of...
Read MoreEthics in real estate: Putting care for the seller before the sale
By Leon Merian, SRES As a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), I often tell my clients, “Before we talk about selling your home, let’s talk about you.” It’s a statement that surprises many people, but it speaks to the ethics...
Read MoreKeep your head aligned through proper strength training
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. If you are like me, you would like to maintain your height and posture throughout your lifespan to avoid mal alignments like Dowagers hump (humped shoulders), kyphosis (rounded upper back), and swan...
Read MoreWhen facing challenging times, you are stronger than you think
By Susan Drevitch KellyLife Transition Coach When you experience the profound loss of someone you love deeply, it is, no doubt, one of the most tragic and overwhelming events you have ever had to deal with in your life. But, you...
Read MoreBetter sleep, better health: A guide for seniors
By Lyn Hart, Wellness Expert and Owner of Local Sunmed | Your CBD Store Braintree Did you know that more than half of older adults experience sleep disturbances? While changes in sleep patterns are common with aging, they are...
Read MoreThe heart of compassionate care: A reflection on the Irish spirit in home health care
By Maria Burke, RNOwner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care For many of us in the Irish community, caregiving is not just a profession – it’s a calling. Rooted in our culture is a deep respect for family, faith, and the...
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