Hebrew SeniorLife Blog
Tips and resources to help you navigate the joys and challenges of aging, from Boston's trusted expert in senior care.
7 Jewish Values That Guide Compassionate Hospice Care for All
Learn how these seven values align with person-centered hospice care for people of all backgrounds.
Should You Work After Retirement? What Older Adults Need to Know
Working past retirement age comes with health, social, and financial considerations. Here’s what you should know.
What Matters Most in Advance Care Planning: Conversations with Loved Ones
Learn how to choose someone you trust to speak on your behalf and how to have conversations that prepare them for that role.
Complicated Caregiving: How to Keep Yourself and the Older Adult in Your Care Safe
Even a well-intentioned caregiver may struggle to meet an older adult’s needs without enough support, relief, or resources.
Debunking 5 Misconceptions About Hospice Care
Breaking down the facts behind some of the most common misconceptions about hospice care.
Finding Meaning in Caregiving Through Poetry: A Conversation with Author Wendy Drexler
A Q&A on “Harvest of What Remains,” a poetry collection reflecting on caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
Can a Couple with Different Care Needs Live Together in Independent or Assisted Living?
What to do when you disagree about making a change
Recognizing the Signs of Delirium During Hospitalization in Older Adults
Understand delirium and the steps you can take to support a loved one during and after a hospital stay.
How Walkable Neighborhoods Enrich Senior Living Communities
Discover how life in a walkable community can help you stay connected, active, and engaged.
How Do Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Health as We Age?
What research reveals about ultra-processed foods, physical function, and healthy aging.
