Hebrew SeniorLife Blog
Tips and resources to help you navigate the joys and challenges of aging, from Boston's trusted expert in senior care.
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 Hospice Volunteers Support Patients and Families When it Matters Most
Learn how compassionate hospice volunteers at Hebrew SeniorLife make a difference at the end of life.
Improving Support for Families When a Loved One with Dementia Needs Surgery
New research highlights how families affected by dementia make surgical decisions — and how care teams can better support them.
What You Should Know About Lecanemab and Donanemab for Alzheimer’s Disease
Learn about new Alzheimer’s medications that can help slow the disease’s progression.
Anxiety in Older Adults: Recognizing Symptoms and Finding Support
Many life changes can contribute to anxiety later in life. Here’s what can help.
What is a Continuing Care Retirement Community?
Learn about the unique continuum of care this all-in-one senior living option offers.
Caring for the Whole Person After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Learn how new research is helping shape breast cancer care designed with older adults in mind.
Tips for Choosing a Skilled Nursing Facility After Surgery or Illness
Learn what questions to consider to help you choose the best facility for your post-acute rehabilitative care.
How Today’s Challenges Are Reshaping Long-Term Care
Discover how shifts in the long-term care landscape are helping build a more supportive and inclusive future for everyone.
How the Right Care After a Hip Fracture Can Help Prevent a Future Fall
Osteoporosis often goes undiagnosed until a fracture occurs — but even then, essential follow-up care is frequently overlooked.
