Hebrew SeniorLife Blog
Tips and resources to help you navigate the joys and challenges of aging, from Boston's trusted expert in senior care.
Rethinking Sexual Consent: Intimacy and Agency in Dementia Care
Staff training can help senior care facilities balance patients’ safety with their right to sexual wellness.
Planning and Finding Support After a Dementia Diagnosis
Learn how geriatric social workers can help guide you forward in the wake of an Alzheimer’s disease or dementia diagnosis.
Dysphagia in Seniors: What It Is and What You Should Know
Learn why some older adults develop difficulty swallowing and what signs to watch out for.
Why Measuring Frailty in Older Adults Translates to Better Health Care
Discover how a frailty score helps doctors make better clinical decisions and what you can do to influence your frailty level.
Memory Clinics: What To Expect and What To Look For
Learn about the value of receiving care from a multidisciplinary team and what to expect from your first appointment.
Understanding the Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care
Get answers to some of the most asked questions about these types of care.
What Matters to People Living With Dementia and Their Caregivers?
Discover what’s important to people with dementia and their caregivers in their own words.
At-Home Clinical Trials Are Making Research More Accessible
Learn about participating in research opportunities from your home.
What Vaccines Do Seniors Need?
The five vaccines that are important for maintaining good health as you age.
Sleep and Rising Temperatures: The Hidden Impact of Climate Change on Older Adults
Amir Baniassadi, PhD, researches environmental health, and in particular, the health and well-being of older adults within the built environment.
