Hebrew SeniorLife Blog
Tips and resources to help you navigate the joys and challenges of aging, from Boston's trusted expert in senior care.
Winter Safety for Older Adults: Preventing Slips and Falls
Fall prevention tips to help older adults enjoy outdoor winter activities
When Is It Time for a Cane or Walker?
Learn about mobility aids for seniors and why you might consider using one.
12 Tips to Prevent Falls at Home
These simple tips teach you how to make your home safer and prevent falls.
How the Right Care After a Hip Fracture Can Help Prevent a Future Fall
Osteoporosis often goes undiagnosed until a fracture occurs — but even then, essential follow-up care is frequently overlooked.
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Shows Promise for People with Parkinson’s Disease
Discover the ways researchers are exploring non-invasive brain stimulation to manage Parkinson’s disease gait changes.
Three Ways Home Care Can Help Older Adults Avoid Hospital Readmission
Advice for how to stay healthy at home from the experts at Hebrew SeniorLife Home Health.
Measuring Freezing of Gait: The Role of Smart Technology in Advancing Parkinson’s Research
Technology has the potential to enhance Parkinson’s care by improving medication management and fall risk detection.
What Older Adults Should Do After a Broken Bone
Learn how to manage osteoporosis and how to reduce your risk of a secondary fracture.
How Deprescribing Reduces Medication-Related Risks in Older Adults
Read about the risks of taking multiple medications and when to talk to your doctor.
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.
