Hebrew SeniorLife Blog
Tips and resources to help you navigate the joys and challenges of aging, from Boston's trusted expert in senior care.
When to Get a Medical Alert System and How To Choose One
From mobile, smartwatch style devices to traditional home-based systems, we outline everything you need to know.
The Power of Lifelong Learning and Why It’s Never Too Late to Start
Protecting your brain as you age — yes, you can!
How to Prevent Malnutrition in Older Adults
Know the signs to look out for and how to help an older adult avoid poor nutrition.
How to Collect Your Family’s Stories
The stories of your loved ones are your own stories too.
Navigating Changing Parent-Child Relationship Dynamics in Older Adulthood
Learn how to communicate effectively as you adapt to the role reversal that comes with caregiving.
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.
Seven Myths about Senior Living
Whether it’s that retirement communities are only for “old” people or that you’ll live in a tiny apartment, we’ve heard all the misconceptions about retirement communities and we’re here to tell you why they’re wrong.
How to Decide Which Type of Senior Living is Best for You
Learn about the different care options available in independent senior living, assisted living, and long-term care.
