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 patient smiles while walking down a hallway with a staff member at HRC Roslindale.

Making Hospitals Safer for Older Patients

New study shows physical activity in the hospital can improve outcomes.

Sharon K. Inouye, M.D., M.P.H. September 11, 2020

An elder woman participates in Marcus Institute research by getting her brain stimulated

New Research to Prevent Falls

Examining the Use of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation to Improve Mobility

Jodie Gruen January 3, 2020

Two women do yoga poses while one gets help from an instructor

Alleviating the burden of balance decline with aging

Jeff Cramer September 24, 2019

A female pharmacist and a male pharmacy student standing in the pharmacy at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Boston.

How de-prescribing medication can benefit patients in a nursing home

Jeff Cramer August 15, 2019

A female senior smiles and lifts dumbbells over her head in a fitness class

STEP-HI

Evelyn O'Neill March 26, 2019

An older woman works out in a rehabilitation gym with a trainer

Marcus Institute Director Discusses Fall Prevention in Video for Harvard Gazette

The Hebrew SeniorLife Blog Team May 17, 2017

A woman with a walker walks down a hallway with another woman who helps guide her

The Concerning New Trend in Osteoporosis Treatment

Too many are eschewing osteoporosis treatment and risking fatal injury

The Hebrew SeniorLife Blog Team December 20, 2016

A woman with a walker walks down a hallway with another woman who helps guide her

Benefits of Mobility Aids: When Is It Time for a Walker, Cane or Wheelchair?

The Hebrew SeniorLife Blog Team June 22, 2016