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Are senior living communities safe during Covid-19?

Five Reasons Why Now is a Good Time to Move to a Senior Living Community

Are senior living communities safe?

Tara Fleming-Caruso, MA, LMHC

Tara Fleming Caruso, MA, LMHC September 29, 2020

A couple sits and enjoys a meal together.

Can a couple with different care needs live together in independent or assisted living?

Catherine Couture

Catherine Couture, LICSW, MPH September 4, 2020

Assisted Living vs Independent Living

Five Differences Between Independent Living and Assisted Living

Tara Fleming-Caruso, MA, LMHC

Tara Fleming Caruso, MA, LMHC August 10, 2020

A female NewBridge resident sits in a garden with her dog.

Safer Senior Living in Uncertain Times

Jeff Cramer July 7, 2020

A NewBridge employee wears PPE while checking a resident's vitals.

Improving Communication for Seniors While Wearing a Mask

Leesa Burke, MA, FAAA

Leesa Burke, MA, FAAA June 26, 2020

An elder male sits and smiles at a laptop while sitting in a library

Tips to Avoid Coronavirus Scams Targeting Seniors

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Rachel Lerner, Esquire June 2, 2020

A senior couples skypes with a family member during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bridging the Generations through a Pandemic

Jeff Cramer April 28, 2020

NewBridge on the Charles employee, Leticia Alvaraz, plays a violin while wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic

Using music to help seniors cope with the coronavirus pandemic

Jeff Cramer April 21, 2020

A female resident looks up and smiles as someone pats her shoulder

Five tips for balancing work and caring for an aging parent

Jeff Cramer November 1, 2019

A Home Health worker smiles while sitting next to a smiling female senior

What is Adult Day Health?

Jeff Cramer July 15, 2019

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