The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs has funded translations of the Stay Safe! Your Guide to Wearing…
Fear of Falling & Preventing Falls
The fear of falling as we age is a very real concern. Most of us can tell a…
What is Elder Abuse?
Concerned about an elder in your life? Contact the Elder Abuse Hotline at 1-800-922-2275. Did you know that…
Weather Related Health Problems and Injuries
As I write this article, the forecast high temperatures for the next few days are in the thirties…
Pet Safety During the Holidays
This weekend, my cats got back their favorite toy of all time. We put up the Christmas tree,…
Preparing for Power Outages
As the weather turns cold, the chance of a weather-related power outage increases. An extended electrical outage can…
National Aviation Day
Tomorrow, August 19, is National Aviation Day. The holiday was established in 1939 by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who…
Preparing for Hurricane Season 2023
August 1 is the first day of the peak hurricane season (August-September). While the last hurricane in Massachusetts…
Social Isolation & Elder Abuse
According a study conducted by the National Institute of Justice, 11% of the 5,000 adults age 60 and…
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…