June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month and June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. SeniorCare Inc.…
Heat Safety
Today is the first day of Memorial Day weekend, the official open to the beach season! It is…
Ombudsmen Advocate for Elders
LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN VOLUNTEERS are trained volunteers who inform people in rehabs and nursing homes about their rights.…
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…
It’s Allergy Season!
In the past couple of weeks, spring seems to have arrived. The beautiful pale green of spring is…
Health Care Decisions Month 2023
April is Health Care Decisions Month. A couple years ago, when I heard of this month-long awareness campaign,…
Fear of Falling
The fear of falling as we age is a very real concern. Most of us can tell a…
Laughter’s Health Benefits
A few weeks ago, I was driving to New Hampshire with a couple of friends. Someone said something…
The Impact of Climate Change on an Aging Population
When we think about issues that impact the lives of our elder community, we think about health care…
Medication Management
I was speaking with a cousin recently and he mentioned a dangerous situation that arose when he took…