Category: LIFE
Increased patient safety – the unexpected gift of COVID19
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com The COVID19 pandemic was awful. There’s no questioning that. Yet it did force medical practices of all kinds to rethink how we keep patients safe.‘60 Minutes’This...
Read MoreAdopting or fostering a pet offers seniors companionship and comfort
By Carol Britton Meyer Owning or fostering a pet is a source of companionship for seniors, alleviating loneliness and lending purpose to their lives as they care for their dog, cat, or other animal each and every day.In fact,...
Read MoreCelebrating grandparents and their varied roles in the lives of their families
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW, CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day, people celebrate National Grandparents Day in honor of grandparents.Grandparents hold a special role in their...
Read MorePosture exercises you can do anywhere
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. A large percentage of elderly and young adults suffer from some form of upper back/neck issues resulting in poor posture. Malalignments like humped shoulders (dowagers hump), rounded upper back...
Read MorePain, pain, go away – Premium CBD for daily relief
By Lyn Hart, Wellness Expert and Owner of Local Sunmed | Your CBD Store Braintree As we age, aches and pains often become an all-too-familiar part of daily life. But relief doesn’t have to be a pain to find. More and more people...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares
Beep, beep. Stay alert and stay safe while taking a road trip By Steven V. Dubin Howdy, neighbor! This is how Midwesterners greet friends and strangers alike.I just had the pleasure of a family reunion at the Iowa State Fair....
Read More‘Grief brain’ and the challenge of making decisions after the loss of a loved one
By Susan Drevitch KellyLife Transition Coach I recently watched “Queen Bees,” a 2021 movie inspired by the true story of the grandmother of producer Harrison Powell and the struggles she faced as a widow and suddenly being alone...
Read MoreTake simple steps now to reduce risk of injury from falling in your home
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW, CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Did you know? The number-one cause of injury and injury-related fatality among older adults is unintentional falling. According to the National Council on Aging...
Read MoreHow do you heal a broken heart? Every journey is unique
By Susan Drevitch KellyLife Transition Coach Are you trying to navigate your way through a profound loss in your life? This is, no doubt, one of the most complex, challenging and difficult journeys you will ever face. Grief is...
Read MoreDo you ever wonder what’s at ‘The Back of Beyond?’
Local author P.K. Norton has just released her seventh suspense novel in the Amy Lynch Investigations series. “The Back of Beyond” combines history, mystery, and an unlikely assortment of elements that challenge the reader to...
Read MoreWhat happened to traditional dental practices?
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com Slowly, Dental Service Organizations, or DSOs, are pushing out the traditional dental practices. And it’s hitting all consumers where it hurts the most – the...
Read MoreAre you paying too much for your generic medications?
By Patricia Prewitt My Personal Rx Adviser Recently I was asked by someone, “When does it make sense to start searching for savings for generic prescriptions? Is it $50 a month out-of-pocket? $100?” It’s a fair question, and one...
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