Category: LIFE
National Caregivers Day and the importance of self-care
By Michelle Sonia, President and CEO Seniors Helping Seniors Boston South Shore This February 20, we celebrate National Caregivers Day. Caregivers come in many forms – from healthcare professionals to family,...
Read MoreA senior’s journey: Prevailing over double hip replacement
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. A conversation with Ann Harrington, age 65:Did you always struggle with your weight?I’ve suffered from arthritis in both hips for a decade and was uncomfortable with the extra weight on my body. My...
Read MoreFrom planning to action: Bringing your aging plan full circle
By Mark Friedman Over the past several months, this column has focused on one core idea: successful aging does not happen by accident. It happens when individuals and families take time – before a crisis – to think through...
Read MoreThe weight of knowing what’s ahead can compound the grief of impending loss
By Meghan Fitzpatrick, Hospice & Palliative Care RepresentativeOld Colony Hospice & Palliative Care One of the unexpected gifts of working in hospice is the way it gently dismantles assumptions you didn’t even realize...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares.
Friends? The importance of maintaining the connection By Steven V. Dubin As I was laughing louder than appropriate in a quiet restaurant, I realized my two friends Mike and Mike didn’t care. They were happy to be laughed with,...
Read MoreMyth or Fact? I have an estate plan so I’m all set
By Elizabeth A. Caruso, Esq. This is a myth! An estate plan is not a “set it and forget it” document. Life changes and the law changes. An outdated plan can be just as problematic as having no plan at all.It’s that time of year...
Read MoreWelcoming 2026 with gratitude, hope, and heart
By Maria Burke, RNOwner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care As we turn the page from 2025 to 2026, I find myself thinking less about resolutions and more about gratitude.In my work, I have the privilege of stepping into people’s...
Read MoreThe Broken Road: How Trusting in Life’s Plan Can Help Us Move On
Working with seniors for my entire adult life has blessed me with a sense of perspective most people have to earn through years of hard work and learning the hard way. I have made major life decisions with the wisdom of those...
Read MoreCelebrate the holiday season around the world with the best local flavors and traditions
By Victor Block Model boats are decorated with brightly glimmering lights. Women sprinkle water scented with basil around their house, which they believe will keep bad spirits away. Families dine on spit-roasted pork and fried...
Read MoreMedicare in 2026: What changes to costs should you expect?
By Patricia Prewitt My Personal Rx Adviser The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was designed to lower drug costs, expand coverage, and improve the sustainability of the Medicare program for years to come. At the time of this...
Read MoreReduce your holiday stress and encourage connections by helping others during the season
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services The holidays are here! While this is a time to gather with loved ones, celebrate traditions and reflect on cherished memories, for some it may be bittersweet and a very...
Read MoreMyth or fact? You can gift $19,000 per year with no effect on the five-year look back period for a nursing home
By Elizabeth A. Caruso, Esq. This a myth! For tax purposes, gifts occur all year round, but they are obviously a highly discussed topic at the end of the year for both the holidays and tax planning. Any time money is transferred...
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