Category: HEALTH
How seniors can maintain strong teeth and gums
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com The strength of our teeth and gums is directly linked to what we eat. This becomes even more important as we age. I say “we” because I’m a senior, too. Here’s short...
Read MoreHas the infamous Medicare ‘donut hole’ finally closed for 2025?
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser These past few weeks I have been attending classes by Medicare experts to learn how the upcoming Affordable Care Act (ACA) changes for 2025 will impact out-of-pocket prescription costs...
Read MoreIs there one exercise that does it all?
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. A time-honored question I have received from past, present, and – dare I say – future clients: Is there one exercise that does it all?Let me ask you this: If there were only one exercise to help you...
Read MoreNatural, plant-derived CBD products can ease pain, improve sleep, bring a sense of calm
By Lyn Hart, Wellness Expert and Owner of Local Sunmed | Your CBD Store Braintree As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many seniors in our community find themselves dealing with increased aches, stiffness, and...
Read MoreFamily-owned Duval’s Pharmacy has served the community for generations
Duval’s Pharmacy in Whitman is the kind of business that is rare to find these days – a locally owned, multi-generational family business that puts its customers first.Since 1946, the Duval family has been serving families...
Read MoreThe importance of self-care for caregivers: Nurturing yourself while caring for others
By Maria Burke, RN Owner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care At Celtic Angels Home Health Care, we know first-hand the dedication, compassion, and energy it takes to care for an aging or ill loved one. Whether you’re caring for a...
Read MoreExploring the all-natural health benefits of CBD products through the ‘Red Carpet Experience’
By Carol Britton Meyer Your CBD Store Braintree features many natural CBD products to assist customers – including seniors – in getting a better night’s sleep, feeling more relaxed and energetic, and managing pain and reducing...
Read MoreThe vital role of caregivers in maintaining oral health for seniors
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com For seniors with mobility issues or cognitive impairments, oral health is a challenge that typically falls on the caregiver. How well caregivers manage their...
Read MoreUnderstanding your prescriptions: The best questions to ask
By Patricia Prewitt My Personal Rx Adviser For some people, health status and required prescriptions to manage a diagnosis remain fairly consistent. For others, medications may need to be more closely monitored, with dosing...
Read MoreA positive self-perception of aging is key. Join us in Recognition of Ageism Awareness Day
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW, CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) and the American Society on Aging (ASA) will recognize Ageism Awareness Day on October 9, 2024. Modeled after the United...
Read MoreRemember the 3 Bs – Balance, balance, and balance
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. Perhaps you read earlier articles regarding balance by this newspaper’s contributing writers, including yours truly. In my view, it is worth repeating. Better balance, weight loss, and building...
Read MoreRelief from aches: How CBD can help seniors
By Lyn Hart, Wellness Expert and Owner of Local Sunmed | Your CBD Store Braintree As we enter the cooler months, many of us experience increased aches, joint stiffness, and discomfort due to colder weather. Fortunately, relief...
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