Hebrew SeniorLife Blog

Tips and resources to help you navigate the joys and challenges of aging, from Boston's trusted expert in senior care.

An older woman links her arm through an older man's arm as they walk down a hallway smiling.

Five Living Options for Seniors

Choosing the best housing option for your lifestyle

Tara Fleming Caruso, MA, LMHC April 23, 2021

A female resident paints a photo.

Questions to Ask When Considering Long-Term Care

A guide to deciding the best option for you or your loved one

Tammy Retalic, RN February 12, 2021

A resident sits outside on a bench and sips his coffee.

How to Successfully Transition into an Assisted Living Community

Learn tips to ease the process and ways to make sure your loved one is engaging in their new community.

Carolina Mondragon December 7, 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 June 26, 2020

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

Tips to Avoid Coronavirus Scams Targeting Seniors

Rachel Lerner, Esq. 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 female smiles while sitting outside

A Reason to Give: Why an Orchard Cove Resident Chose to Create a Fund for the Written Word

Jeanne Seltzer June 26, 2019