Hebrew SeniorLife Blog

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

Two young girls sit with an elder man around a table and work on a puzzle together.

Normal Memory Loss or Alzheimer’s?

Ten early signs to look out for.

Lingda Hou, NHA November 10, 2021

Four residents stand around a kitchen island and talk over coffee

Eight Easy Ways to Improve Your Heart Health

Jennifer Rhodes-Kropf, MD November 1, 2021

A female caregiver sits on a bed while a female patient sits on a chair next to the bed

Medication Management in Assisted Living

How can you get help to keep track of all those important medications.

Tara Fleming Caruso, MA, LMHC August 30, 2021

Three female nurses wearing scrubs walk down a hallway together.

Addressing the Certified Nursing Assistant Shortage

A new Hebrew SeniorLife training program is helping to increase CNAs in the workforce.

Jeff Cramer May 7, 2021

Six Questions to Ask a Home Health Agency About COVID-19

Is it still safe to use home care?

Brenda Sweeney February 3, 2021

A male doctor talks with older woman using walker in Hebrew Rehabilitation Center hallway

What is a Long-Term Chronic Care Hospital?

Tammy Retalic, DNP, MS, RN July 27, 2020

two women sit at table and look at computer

Telehealth Tips for Patients

Jeff Cramer July 17, 2020

A male resident sits and puts together a puzzle with two young female volunteers

Family Support After a Dementia Diagnosis

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia affects the entire family

Lori Feldman, LICSW July 14, 2020

Rabbi Sara Paasche-Orlow sits in a chair and holds a patients hand while talking to her

What Caregivers Should Know About Dementia and Hospitalization

Nadia Ali, M.D. June 19, 2020

An elder woman wearing a pink shirt sits around a table outside and talks with another woman.

Five Tips for a Successful Reunion Visit with a Loved One

Jeff Cramer June 15, 2020