Category: HEALTH
What I wish my senior patients knew about oral health
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com In more than 40 years as a dentist, I’ve come to appreciate the unique challenges seniors face when it comes to oral health, which is why it surprises me a bit when...
Read MoreThings to know about prescription refills when traveling
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser After writing the article about traveling with medications, I thought about some friends who travel out of the country for more than 30 days at a time. Here are some good things to know...
Read MoreFavorite squat exercises for seniors to enhance quality of life and develop confidence
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. I’ve grown to appreciate squats even more as I’ve entered my senior years. Squats are versatile exercises that can be tailor-made for fitness levels of all ages, including seniors. Whether performed...
Read MoreThe Sandwich Generation: Navigating care for kids and aging parents in Boston and the South Shore
By Mark Friedman If you’re raising children while also supporting aging parents, you’re not alone. You’re part of the Sandwich Generation – an increasing number of adults balancing the intense responsibilities of caring for two...
Read MoreBoston’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...
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