Hebrew SeniorLife Blog
Tips and resources to help you navigate the joys and challenges of aging, from Boston's trusted expert in senior care.
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.
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.
Combining Blood Thinners With Lecanemab or Donanemab: The Risk of Brain Bleeds Explained
Discover how combining the Alzheimer’s drugs Leqembi or Kisunla with blood thinners could increase the likelihood of serious brain bleeds.
How Deprescribing Reduces Medication-Related Risks in Older Adults
Read about the risks of taking multiple medications and when to talk to your doctor.
How the Healthy Aging Initiative Can Empower You to Change Your Health Trajectory
Get your personal study results that tell you about the state of your health by joining this study about aging well.
