Category: HEALTH
The 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...
Read MoreIs Medicare’s out-of-pocket cap truly saving beneficiaries money?
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser I have been following with interest reports on the impact of the 2025 cap on out-of-pocket prescription costs from various healthcare sources, including government websites. The data is...
Read MoreA senior’s journey: Prevailing over double hip replacement
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. A conversation with Ann Harrington, age 65:Did you always struggle with your weight?I’ve suffered from arthritis in both hips for a decade and was uncomfortable with the extra weight on my body. My...
Read MoreKerrin Allan, Client Care Manager
As client care manager for Celtic Angels Home Health Care in Needham, Kerrin Allan guides clients and their families from the very first call through a smooth and successful start of care. She remains closely involved throughout...
Read MoreStarting over after 50 is not a crisis – it is a powerful opportunity.
By Junie Moon Starting over after 50 can feel both exhilarating and unsettling. It is a new chapter, a fresh beginning, and a moment that invites reflection, courage, and choice. While some people refer to this phase as a...
Read MoreFrom planning to action: Bringing your aging plan full circle
By Mark Friedman Over the past several months, this column has focused on one core idea: successful aging does not happen by accident. It happens when individuals and families take time – before a crisis – to think through...
Read MoreFluoride: 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...
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