Remaining social is an important aspect of healthy aging. An active social life provides a sense of belonging,…
In Memory of Kate Van Demark
In the early morning of April 20, 2023, we lost a dear friend and passionate advocate for the…
Self Neglect: a Common Form of Elder Abuse
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, and was launched 2006…
SNAP Update May 2023
SNAP = Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (i.e., food stamps) After the extra federal SNAP benefits ended in March…
Ombudsmen Advocate for Elders
LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN VOLUNTEERS are trained volunteers who inform people in rehabs and nursing homes about their rights.…
Transportation Challenges & Answers
Research is continually being conducted to determine quality of life issues faced by older Americans. In addition to…
A Matter of Balance (June-August 2023)
SeniorCare, in conjunction with the Healthy Living Center of Excellence and the Beverly Council on Aging, presents “A…
Volunteers Expand our Horizons
RSVP Volunteers of the North Shore and SeniorCare hosted their annual volunteer recognition luncheon at Danversport on April…
Malnutrition Awareness
We have all seen film footage of malnourished people in other countries. But, malnutrition is a very real…
Fear of Falling
The fear of falling as we age is a very real concern. Most of us can tell a…