Category: HEALTH
Fluoride: Friend or foe? Setting the record straight about this cavity-prevention substance
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com Happy 2026. It may be a new year, but in dental circles and mainstream press there’s a story that continues to surface about one specific topic:Fluoride.Fluoride has...
Read MoreSimple flu season tips for seniors: 8 everyday health habits that make a big difference
By Michelle Sonia, President and CEO Seniors Helping Seniors Boston South Shore With the holidays ending and winter settling in here in Massachusetts, staying healthy takes a little extra care during this time of year,...
Read MoreLooking ahead to 2026: What you can expect for prescription coverage in the new year
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser The health care market and prescription coverage continue to evolve with policy changes still being formalized. As of mid-December 2025, uncertainty remains as to subsidies and tax...
Read MoreMyth or Fact? I have an estate plan so I’m all set
By Elizabeth A. Caruso, Esq. This is a myth! An estate plan is not a “set it and forget it” document. Life changes and the law changes. An outdated plan can be just as problematic as having no plan at all.It’s that time of year...
Read MoreSimple strategies will help you succeed in implementing your New Year’s fitness resolution
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. You may be one of countless seniors who at the beginning of each year make New Year resolutions that fade as time passes. While setting goals can be effective, the problem is most people often set...
Read MoreHow winter weather affects your teeth and gums
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com Winter is coming. No avoiding that. As the temperature drops, we all feel the effects of winter, ranging from dry skin and chapped lips to the occasional chill in our...
Read MoreMedicare in 2026: What changes to costs should you expect?
By Patricia Prewitt My Personal Rx Adviser The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was designed to lower drug costs, expand coverage, and improve the sustainability of the Medicare program for years to come. At the time of this...
Read MoreReduce your holiday stress and encourage connections by helping others during the season
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services The holidays are here! While this is a time to gather with loved ones, celebrate traditions and reflect on cherished memories, for some it may be bittersweet and a very...
Read MoreStay active through the holiday season with the home-based kitchen island workout
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. Would you believe that your kitchen island or counter can serve as more than just a place for cooking or preparing meals? Throughout this Christmas holiday, it can double as a stable and effective...
Read MoreThe privilege of care: Lessons from 16 years of navigating aging as a professional and with family
By Mark Friedman In April 2019, South Shore Senior News published my column entitled “Navigating the future: Plans, preparations and a guy about to get on a plane.” It was all about an early discussions with my parents about...
Read MoreLove song about my patients serves as a reminder of why I love music
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com Last month, I mentioned a song written for my practice, “The Toothboss of My Heart.” The song and video featuring staff and patients is now available on my website,...
Read MoreDebunking the myth of the ‘hapless grandparent:’ Seniors succeeding in the digital age
By Michelle Sonia, President and CEO Seniors Helping Seniors Boston South Shore A recent article in the Harvard Gazette highlighted a new book entitled “Wired Wisdom: How to Age Better Online.” I was intrigued to learn...
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