Category: LIFE
Senior 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...
Read MoreTargeted support programs help older adults and people with disabilities maintain independence
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Maintaining and celebrating independence as we age As we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, it also reminds us of another meaningful form of...
Read MoreAre popular weight-loss medications about to become more affordable?
By Patricia Prewitt My Personal Rx Advisor The biggest challenge with GLP-1 medications has not been finding out about them – it has been finding a way to afford them. Popular medicines such as Wegovy, Ozempic, and...
Read MoreReleasing the pressure: How venting can help you process your grief
By Meghan Fitzpatrick, Hospice & Palliative Care Representative Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care One of the things I have learned about grief is that sometimes you just need to vent. There is a strange period...
Read MorePersonalized care plans allow seniors to remain safe and comfortable in their own homes
Q: What is Celtic Angels Home Health Care? A: Celtic Angels Home Health Care is a locally owned and operated agency providing compassionate, personalized care to seniors and adults who wish to remain safe and comfortably in...
Read MoreSenior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple. Spring selling season is here – Don’t fall into the ‘Steal Estate Trap’
By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realty and Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory As the weather warms up across the South Shore and throughout the Northeast, so does the real estate market. Spring has always been the busiest...
Read MorePrior authorization: How to fight back when your insurance stops covering your prescription
By Patricia Prewitt My Personal Rx Adviser Most of us have received the dreaded notification that a medication is “no longer covered” on our insurance plan. Often this occurs at the beginning of the year, or mid-year when...
Read MoreChampion your health: Celebrating older Americans month this May
By Michelle Sonia, President and CEO Seniors Helping Seniors Boston South Shore Each May, we celebrate Older Americans Month – a time to recognize the contributions, resilience, and vitality of older adults in our communities....
Read More‘Anticipatory grief’ is a normal emotional response to the impending loss of a loved one
By Jessica Judge, LICSW APHSW-C Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care “It’s his smile.”That was what I heard that got me thinking about the cumulative loss that occurs in chronic and terminal illness. We often talk about...
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