Category: HEALTH
Your prescriptions or your health coverage have changed. Now what?
By Patricia Prewitt My Personal Rx Advisor Often, sticker shock arises when a new medication is prescribed. It’s frustrating to have no idea what the cost may be. It can be even more surprising when a routine medication...
Read MoreFocus on self-care to manage stress, illness, and life’s challenges during National Wellness Month
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Did you know that it’s National Wellness Month? This month, we celebrate physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. It’s all about making self-care a...
Read MoreFive steps to prevent caregiver privilege or obligation from becoming caregiver burnout
By Mark Friedman with contributions from Dr. Tara Kfoury and Bob Stephen Part two of two parts Caregiving rarely becomes overwhelming because of a single event. More often, it is the accumulation of hundreds of small...
Read MoreScituate gym specializes in helping seniors make all the right moves
By Marie Fricker If you’re a spandex-sporting Gen Xer or a muscle-bound Millennial looking for a place to pump up your biceps, Magill and Gardner’s physical therapy and fitness center at 28 New Driftway in Scituate may not be...
Read MoreBeing present for a loved one can be the most impactful way to comfort those grieving a loss
By Meghan Fitzpatrick, Hospice & Palliative Care Representative Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care There is something uniquely painful about watching someone you love grieve. When someone we love is hurting, every...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares: Making new friends as a senior – friendship has no expiration date
By Steven V. Dubin I recently came back from my annual camping trip – yes, we still use tents – with the three families I have been sharing this outdoor adventure with for almost 30 years. At this point, many of the kids and all...
Read MorePower training can be a valuable part of an older adult’s exercise program
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. What is power training? If you regularly follow my senior fitness column, you’ve heard plenty about strength training and may wonder, “Do I need power training, too?” It’s a fair question! So, what is...
Read MoreImproving health through exercise: The physical and mental strength of a cancer survivor’s journey
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. Research strongly supports regular exercise during and after cancer treatment to help manage side effects, rebuild strength and stamina, and lower the risk of recurrence. Yet fewer than 30% of U.S....
Read MoreTargeted support programs help older adults and people with disabilities maintain independence
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Maintaining and celebrating independence as we age As we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, it also reminds us of another meaningful form of...
Read MoreAre popular weight-loss medications about to become more affordable?
By Patricia Prewitt My Personal Rx Advisor The biggest challenge with GLP-1 medications has not been finding out about them – it has been finding a way to afford them. Popular medicines such as Wegovy, Ozempic, and...
Read MoreReleasing the pressure: How venting can help you process your grief
By Meghan Fitzpatrick, Hospice & Palliative Care Representative Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care One of the things I have learned about grief is that sometimes you just need to vent. There is a strange period...
Read MorePersonalized care plans allow seniors to remain safe and comfortable in their own homes
Q: What is Celtic Angels Home Health Care? A: Celtic Angels Home Health Care is a locally owned and operated agency providing compassionate, personalized care to seniors and adults who wish to remain safe and comfortably in...
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