Hebrew SeniorLife Blog
Tips and resources to help you navigate the joys and challenges of aging, from Boston's trusted expert in senior care.
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 Do Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Health as We Age?
What research reveals about ultra-processed foods, physical function, and healthy aging.
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.
Depression and Dementia: Protecting Your Cognitive Health
Learn how persistent depression in older adults is linked to dementia risk and why seeking care early can make a difference.
Caring for the Whole Person After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Learn how new research is helping shape breast cancer care designed with older adults in mind.
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.
The Study That Redefined How We View Strength Training and Aging
In the 1990s, two studies from Hebrew SeniorLife’s research institute defied assumptions about what older people are capable of.
The Eyes as a Window to Alzheimer’s: New Research Offers Hope for Early Detection
Learn how scientific advances mean eye exams could be a potential tool for early Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
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.
How Home Temperature Affects Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Understand how your home’s temperature can impact attention and learn about potential solutions.
