Category: LOCAL
The light at the end of the tunnel – understanding the role of faith in dealing with grief
By Meghan Fitzpatrick, Hospice & Palliative Care Representative Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care In the last couple of months, I experienced an unexpected loss that left me angry in a way I had never felt before....
Read MoreScituate’s Front Street Art Gallery presents ‘Coastal Adventures’
The Front Street Art Gallery features a “Coastal Adventures” show from through Sunday, June 21. Feel the coast surround you as you walk through the gallery – ocean dunes, sea breezes, morning sunrises and warm evening sunsets....
Read MoreEssential information on strength training for older adults – how to get the best results
By Rita La Rosa Loud As a fitness research director, I frequently hear questions from older adults wanting to improve their health and well-being through exercise. Many are particularly curious about the benefits and practical...
Read MoreCelebrating Pride Month and honoring diversity to create better futures for all
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services June is Pride Month, a time to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, an event that sparked a global movement for the rights and recognition of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,...
Read MoreWhen it comes to telehealth marketing, ‘let the buyer beware’ is the best path to success
By Patricia Prewitt My Personal Rx Advisor With the explosion of online telehealth companies, I have found myself drowning in a flood of emails/spam for “lifestyle” (weight loss, sexual health, hair loss) prescription products....
Read MoreCelebrating Pride Month: Honoring LGBTQ+ older adults and their stories
By Michelle Sonia, President and CEO Seniors Helping Seniors Boston South Shore Each June, Pride Month offers an opportunity to celebrate love, identity, resilience, and equality. While much of the conversation often centers on...
Read MoreWhy cracked and fractured teeth become more common as we age
By Dr. Qian Lin, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com One thing I’ve seen more often lately in my practice is cracked and fractured teeth, particularly in older adults. Many patients are surprised when it happens, and you can...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares
Woof. Meow. Pet Adoption could bring you a new friendBy Steven V. Dubin There’s something magical about the soft thump of a tail against the floor or the gentle purr of a cat curled up nearby. For seniors, adopting a pet isn’t...
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 MoreWhat to expect at your first visit with a new dentist
By Dr. Qian Lin, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com In February, I took over The Toothboss when Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD, the original Toothboss and previous author of this column, retired. So, all the patients I’ve been...
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....
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