Hebrew SeniorLife Blog

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

A long-term chronic care patient of Hebrew Rehabilitation Center at NewBridge on the Charles shares a hug with her adult daughter.

Signs of Caregiver Stress and Tips to Avoid Caregiver Burnout

Learn the difference between stress and caregiver burnout and ways you can avoid or ease both.

Lori Feldman, LICSW October 21, 2020

Hear from two families about what it’s like to have a loved one at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center during COVID-19.

Family Perspectives on Long-Term Chronic Care During a Pandemic

Jeff Cramer October 7, 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

A female senior tends to her garden outside

Tips for Emotional Well-Being During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Lori Feldman, LICSW May 6, 2020

A male resident smiles while playing a drum in a room surrounded by other musical instruments

Caring for Someone with Dementia During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Alvaro Pascual-Leone, M.D., Ph.D. May 4, 2020

A senior couples skypes with a family member during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bridging the Generations through a Pandemic

Jeff Cramer April 28, 2020

A man sits next to a woman to take a Safe Driving Consultation on a computer

How to safely extend your driving career

Jeff Cramer February 6, 2020

Four female residents play bocce ball outside

There’s No Stopping Me

Jeff Cramer December 12, 2019

A daughter embraces her mother in a hug while both of them smile

How to manage the holidays with an aging loved one

Jeff Cramer November 22, 2019

A female resident looks up and smiles as someone pats her shoulder

Five tips for balancing work and caring for an aging parent

Jeff Cramer November 1, 2019