Category: HEALTH
Boston’s ‘most famous stripper’ bares all in new memoir
By Susan Ovans Lucy Wightman, the exotic dancer dubbed “the thinking man’s stripper” and “the socialite stripper” when, at age 18, she took Boston by storm in the late ’70s, has penned a memoir.Boston-based Hamilcar Publications...
Read MoreHearts that give: The charitable work of Celtic Angels
By Maria Burke, RNOwner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care At Celtic Angels Home Health Care, caregiving doesn’t stop at the doorstep. It extends into the community, the region, and the hearts of those in need. Giving back has...
Read MoreAugust is fall prevention and National Wellness Month
August marks National Wellness Month, a time to focus on physical, mental, and emotional health, and encouraging individuals to prioritize their overall well-being.Self-care is the intentional act of supporting your own...
Read MoreSenior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple.
Exploring senior housing options: Finding the right fit for every lifestyle By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realty and Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory As people age, their housing needs often change. Whether driven by health...
Read MoreKeeping up with dental care when you’re managing other health issues
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com Many seniors deal with chronic health conditions like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, or mobility challenges. Under those circumstances, it’s easy to let...
Read MoreSkinMD: ’Look, feel, and be your best’
By Carol Britton Meyer As the saying goes, you’re as young as you feel, and while not the fountain of youth, SkinMD of Hanover provides services that create “happy patients who feel good about how they look and feel,” whatever...
Read MoreManaging prescription coverage changes during the year
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser I recently saw a notice that several prescription benefits companies are no longer covering newer diabetes medications as of July 1. Insurers can issue mid-year formulary changes that...
Read MoreDisability Pride Month celebrates ADA enactment, inclusion of people with disabilities in the community
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Disability Pride Month, observed each July, commemorates the 1990 enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark law that extended vital civil...
Read MoreYoung at Heart Keeps Bones Strong for Healthy Aging
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. Alongside our younger, middle-aged, and older exercise devotees, we are proud to have amongst us, a “super ager!” That is, according to clinical studies, elders past 80 with reasoning and physical...
Read MoreFinding relief this summer: How natural wellness can help ease stress for you and your pets
By Lyn Hart, Wellness Expert and Owner of Your CBD Store Braintree As summer rolls in and the days stretch longer, many of us look forward to time outdoors, joyful gatherings, and of course, Fourth of July fireworks. But while...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares
Aging gracefully under the stars: Camping tips for senior citizens By Steven V. Dubin I just returned from my 28th consecutive Father’s Day camping trip to Nickerson State Park in Brewster.At one time, the camping weekend...
Read MoreThe Circle of Care: A team-based approach to support and well-being
By Mark Friedman What is the Circle of Care?Just as it takes a village to raise a child, ensuring the well-being of an older adult or individual receiving care also requires a coordinated and compassionate team. The Circle...
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