Hebrew SeniorLife Blog
Tips and resources to help you navigate the joys and challenges of aging, from Boston's trusted expert in senior care.
7 Jewish Values That Guide Compassionate Hospice Care for All
Learn how these seven values align with person-centered hospice care for people of all backgrounds.
What Matters Most in Advance Care Planning: Conversations with Loved Ones
Learn how to choose someone you trust to speak on your behalf and how to have conversations that prepare them for that role.
Complicated Caregiving: How to Keep Yourself and the Older Adult in Your Care Safe
Even a well-intentioned caregiver may struggle to meet an older adult’s needs without enough support, relief, or resources.
Debunking 5 Misconceptions About Hospice Care
Breaking down the facts behind some of the most common misconceptions about hospice care.
Finding Meaning in Caregiving Through Poetry: A Conversation with Author Wendy Drexler
A Q&A on “Harvest of What Remains,” a poetry collection reflecting on caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
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.
Dementia Doesn’t Happen to One Person. Neither Should the Care.
A personal reflection on how memory care can better support people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Sundowning: Late-Day Confusion in People with Dementia
People with dementia or cognitive impairment may become confused, irritable, or aggressive at the end of the day. Learn how to help.
