Hebrew SeniorLife Blog
Tips and resources to help you navigate the joys and challenges of aging, from Boston's trusted expert in senior care.
Navigating Changing Parent-Child Relationship Dynamics in Older Adulthood
Learn how to communicate effectively as you adapt to the role reversal that comes with caregiving.
Navigating Caregiver Grief: A Compassionate Guide
Understand the range of emotions that comes with caregiver grief and how to move forward after loss.
Crafting Joy: The Benefits of Arts and Crafts for Seniors
Learn the health benefits of creating art and get inspired by these craft ideas.
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.
How Intergenerational Friendships Can Enrich Your Life
Read about the unique benefits of having friends who aren’t your 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.
Treating Depression with TMS: A Story of Success
John Bengel, 78, suffered from depression all his life. Transcranial magnetic stimulation at the Deanna and Sidney Wolk Center for Memory Health gave him a new start.
You’re Never Too Old to Make New Friends: Here’s How
Studies show that maintaining a strong social network promotes healthy aging in older adults.
How You Can Help a Friend Who Has Lost a Significant Other
Gaining an understanding of the bereavement process and what a friend may be going through can help us develop skills that allow us to genuinely be there for each other when we’re needed