Category: LOCAL
Things to know about prescription refills when traveling
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser After writing the article about traveling with medications, I thought about some friends who travel out of the country for more than 30 days at a time. Here are some good things to know...
Read MoreMyth or fact? ‘I can get forms on the internet for my estate plan; I don’t need to go to an attorney’
By Elizabeth A. Caruso, Esq. This is a myth!Creating an estate plan is a very personal journey that should be led by a professional. Just like the dangers of using “Dr. Google” to determine why your foot hurts and every article...
Read MoreStaying or selling? How to know when it’s time to move
By Leon Merian, SRESRealtor, Compass For many older adults, the question of whether to stay in the home they’ve loved for decades or move to something new isn’t just about square footage or property taxes – it’s emotional,...
Read More‘Today was a difficult day’ – being there is the best gift to give a grieving friend
By Toni L. Eaton, RN, BSN, MSPresident & CEO, Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care “Today was a Difficult Day,” said Pooh. There was a pause.“Do you want to talk about it?” asked Piglet.“No,” said Pooh after a bit. “No,...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares
Third act and encore careers: Why senior citizens are punching the clock again By Steven V. Dubin Retirement, as it turns out, isn’t for everyone.Some people spend a few months blissfully gardening, perfecting their pickleball...
Read MoreHearts that give: The charitable work of Celtic Angels
By Maria Burke, RNOwner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care At Celtic Angels Home Health Care, caregiving doesn’t stop at the doorstep. It extends into the community, the region, and the hearts of those in need. Giving back has...
Read MoreSkinMD: ’Look, feel, and be your best’
By Carol Britton Meyer As the saying goes, you’re as young as you feel, and while not the fountain of youth, SkinMD of Hanover provides services that create “happy patients who feel good about how they look and feel,” whatever...
Read MoreCollaborating and Caring
Summer visits or family reunions are a wonderful time to assess how Mom and Dad are doing By Jordan RossFounder, Collaborative Senior Care Concerned about loved ones as they age? Summer vacations and family reunions are often a...
Read MoreManaging prescription coverage changes during the year
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser I recently saw a notice that several prescription benefits companies are no longer covering newer diabetes medications as of July 1. Insurers can issue mid-year formulary changes that...
Read MoreDisability Pride Month celebrates ADA enactment, inclusion of people with disabilities in the community
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Disability Pride Month, observed each July, commemorates the 1990 enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark law that extended vital civil...
Read MoreFinding relief this summer: How natural wellness can help ease stress for you and your pets
By Lyn Hart, Wellness Expert and Owner of Your CBD Store Braintree As summer rolls in and the days stretch longer, many of us look forward to time outdoors, joyful gatherings, and of course, Fourth of July fireworks. But while...
Read MoreIt’s been a year since I experienced the loss of a loved one – shouldn’t I feel better by now?
By Gail M Conley, LICSW ACHP-SWOld Colony Hospice & Palliative Care It has been more than a year since my loved one died, shouldn’t I feel better by now?This may be a question you ask yourself or one that others are asking...
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