Category: LIFE
Social work: Making a positive difference in the lives of seniors and the community
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSWCEO of Old Colony Elder Services During March, we celebrate Social Work Month and the many contributions of social workers.Social workers are dedicated to helping people and communities thrive. Social...
Read MoreKeep your head aligned through proper strength training
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. If you are like me, you would like to maintain your height and posture throughout your lifespan to avoid mal alignments like Dowagers hump (humped shoulders), kyphosis (rounded upper back), and swan...
Read MoreWhen facing challenging times, you are stronger than you think
By Susan Drevitch KellyLife Transition Coach When you experience the profound loss of someone you love deeply, it is, no doubt, one of the most tragic and overwhelming events you have ever had to deal with in your life. But, you...
Read MoreBetter sleep, better health: A guide for seniors
By Lyn Hart, Wellness Expert and Owner of Local Sunmed | Your CBD Store Braintree Did you know that more than half of older adults experience sleep disturbances? While changes in sleep patterns are common with aging, they are...
Read MoreOctogenarian pianist still knows how to put on a good show
By Marie Fricker Archie Richards, 88, lives in a retirement community in Concord, N.H., but his passion for classical music and the piano has allowed him to entertain thousands of toe-tapping seniors on the South Shore and...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares
You don’t want to be caught dead without a great obituary By Steven V. Dubin I’m old enough now that I’m starting to think of what people will say at my funeral. Or, as my old business partner Jim Farrell often said, “I’d like...
Read MoreFinding out more about Social Security for school employees and those receiving survivors’ benefits
By Delia De Mello The Social Security Administration has released new resources to help you better understand Social Security benefits. We’ve designed easy-to-use toolkits to provide education about our programs for children and...
Read MoreThe heart of compassionate care: A reflection on the Irish spirit in home health care
By Maria Burke, RNOwner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care For many of us in the Irish community, caregiving is not just a profession – it’s a calling. Rooted in our culture is a deep respect for family, faith, and the...
Read MoreHow well do you want to know your dentist?
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com Last month, I mentioned a meet-and-greet at my practice for our new dentist Dr. Jonathan Alihosseini, DMD, or Dr. J, as he goes by. The questions asked were probably...
Read MoreQuincy offers grant funding to city’s
senior residents for home renovations If you are a Quincy resident aged 62 or older and need help paying for renovations to improve your home, you may qualify for a grant from the city.The City of Quincy has developed a grant...
Read MoreTaking steps to improve your heart health during American Heart Month
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSWCEO of Old Colony Elder Services Did you know? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Read MoreIntroducing Empowered Aging Community: A new resource for older adults and their families
By Leon Merian, Leon Merian GroupSenior Focused Real Estate Services As a Realtor with the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation, I’ve worked closely with older adults and their families, often during life’s pivotal...
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