Category: HEALTH
A new season is the perfect time for a new start, and to check in on your oral health
By Dr. Qian Lin, DMDThe Toothboss, www.toothboss.com Spring is a season many of us associate with renewal. We open the windows, spend more time outside, and often take stock of things we may have put off during the colder...
Read MoreParkinson’s Awareness Month’s ‘Mind Over Matter’ theme emphasizes a holistic view of care
By Michelle Sonia, President and CEO Seniors Helping Seniors Boston South Shore April marks Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, compassion, and support for those living with Parkinson’s...
Read MoreRecent launch of TrumpRx.gov provides a new choice for prescription savings options
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser The environment for prescription savings is expanding with the launch of TrumpRx.gov in February. Having another place to find savings for prescriptions can be a plus for patients....
Read MoreSimple steps to help you begin your fitness journey this spring
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. Not everybody is eager to put on sneakers, change into gym clothes then sprint out the door to work out. I get it! Would you believe I was bashful and hesitant to step foot into a gym? But here I am...
Read MoreThe Aging Advantage: Finding the balance between what we want and what we need at home
By Mark Friedman There is rarely a single moment that tells a family, “Now it’s time to bring in help.”Instead, the need builds quietly – across safety risks, medication complexity, subtle cognitive shifts, and the growing...
Read MoreA thoughtful goodbye – and a responsible handoff to a new healthcare provider
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com Over the years, many of my patients have shared this similar story. They arrive for a medical appointment, sometimes after waiting weeks or even months, only to...
Read MoreSenior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple. How proper preparation can create a stress-free process for selling your house this spring
By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realty and Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s begin again.” And for many senior citizens, that whisper of warm air and birdsong may also be saying,...
Read MoreLiving in the middle: When you’re 62, still working full speed, and supporting your parents
By Mark Friedman At 62, I imagined I would be easing into a different chapter – mentoring, traveling, enjoying grandchildren, perhaps scaling back professionally. Instead, like a growing number of us, I live in the “middle,”...
Read MoreDaily stretching for adults and seniors – whether dynamic or static – supports overall physical health
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. Prior to exploring advantages exclusively with flexibility training, Westcott and La Rosa Loud’s conclusive studies combining strength training with stretching demonstrated a 20% increase in strength...
Read MoreManaging your prescriptions: Navigating ‘lifestyle’ medications in 2026
By Patricia Prewitt My Personal Rx Adviser What Are ‘lifestyle’ medications? Insurance companies often categorize certain drugs as “lifestyle” products. These typically include treatments for hair growth, skin care, men’s and...
Read MoreA heart for service and a gift for connection: Meet Rubya Miranda
Behind every thoughtful schedule at Celtic Angels Home Health Care is a deep understanding of people – their needs, routines, and the comfort that comes from consistency. For Rubya Miranda, scheduling coordinator at the Weymouth...
Read MoreThe worst time to ignore dental problems? Winter – no question about it
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com For seniors, cold weather, icy sidewalks, and shorter days make it tempting to delay dental visits. Yet when it comes to your oral health, winter is the worst...
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