Category: HEALTH
Smiles are worth celebrating – being a dentist is like a country song
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com Confession: I love country music. There’s something about the way country music tells life’s stories with honesty, humor, and a touch of heartache. Honestly, being a...
Read MorePreparing a ‘hospital go-bag’ for your loved one eases the stress of a medical emergency
By Michelle Sonia, President and CEO Seniors Helping Seniors Boston South Shore A recent piece on NPR’s “All Things Considered” raised an interesting topic for our senior population. The host interviewed a pharmacist from...
Read MoreIs your adult child on your company health plan? Here is how they can save money on prescriptions
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser Topics for this column often come from real-life questions I receive when teaching a consumer education class, or questions from friends or referrals. Recently, a working Mom called with...
Read MorePut one foot in front of the other – the importance of walking
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. Why you should walkAmong its numerous benefits, walking is easy, effective, and enjoyable. It is an activity that increases endorphins, helps to reduce fat, expend calories, and especially strengthen...
Read MoreReimagining home health care marketing through conversation
By Maria Burke, RNOwner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care In today’s crowded digital landscape, families searching for quality home health care don’t just want another brochure or sales pitch – they want answers. At Celtic Angels...
Read MoreSenior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple.
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...
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