Category: LIFE
National Senior Citizens Day: Celebrating the heart of the South Shore
By Michelle Sonia, President and CEO Seniors Helping Seniors Boston South Shore On August 21, our nation celebrates National Senior Citizens Day – a day established by President Ronald Reagan to honor the...
Read MoreHow the Social Security Administration is making the SSI program more efficient
By Delia De Mello, Social Security Millions of Americans rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to help meet their basic needs. Last year, the Social Security Administration created the SSI Improvement Team to make the SSI...
Read MoreFocus on self-care to manage stress, illness, and life’s challenges during National Wellness Month
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Did you know that it’s National Wellness Month? This month, we celebrate physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. It’s all about making self-care a...
Read MoreMyth or fact? Retirement account beneficiaries are determined by who is named in your will or trust
By Elizabeth A. Caruso, Esq. Myth or fact? I had my will drafted to distribute my retirement accounts to my children, so it doesn’t matter who is written as the beneficiary on the accounts. Myth! Beneficiary designations on...
Read MoreFive steps to prevent caregiver privilege or obligation from becoming caregiver burnout
By Mark Friedman with contributions from Dr. Tara Kfoury and Bob Stephen Part two of two parts Caregiving rarely becomes overwhelming because of a single event. More often, it is the accumulation of hundreds of small...
Read MoreBeing present for a loved one can be the most impactful way to comfort those grieving a loss
By Meghan Fitzpatrick, Hospice & Palliative Care Representative Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care There is something uniquely painful about watching someone you love grieve. When someone we love is hurting, every...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares: Making new friends as a senior – friendship has no expiration date
By Steven V. Dubin I recently came back from my annual camping trip – yes, we still use tents – with the three families I have been sharing this outdoor adventure with for almost 30 years. At this point, many of the kids and all...
Read MorePower training can be a valuable part of an older adult’s exercise program
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. What is power training? If you regularly follow my senior fitness column, you’ve heard plenty about strength training and may wonder, “Do I need power training, too?” It’s a fair question! So, what is...
Read MoreSenior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple. Selling your home in the sizzle of summer requires some attention to seasonal details
By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realty and Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory Summer is a season of sunshine, flip-flops, backyard barbecues, and, believe it or not, home sales. While buyers may be dreaming of beach days...
Read MoreIndependence isn’t about doing it alone – it’s about living the life you choose
By Michelle Sonia, President and CEO Seniors Helping Seniors Boston South Shore As we celebrate Independence Day this month, Americans across the country will gather with family and friends to commemorate the ideals...
Read MoreImproving health through exercise: The physical and mental strength of a cancer survivor’s journey
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. Research strongly supports regular exercise during and after cancer treatment to help manage side effects, rebuild strength and stamina, and lower the risk of recurrence. Yet fewer than 30% of U.S....
Read MoreAs America celebrates independence, it’s a good time to be sure your estate plan stands the test of time
By Elizabeth A. Caruso, Esq. Instead of busting a myth this month, as America celebrates its semiquincentennial this July 4th, I thought it would be interesting to take a historical perspective on how the...
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