Hebrew SeniorLife Blog
Tips and resources to help you navigate the joys and challenges of aging, from Boston's trusted expert in senior care.
Empowering Older Adults: How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor's Office
Get a geriatrician’s advice on preparing for appointments so you can make the most of your time with your doctor.
How Deprescribing Reduces Medication-Related Risks in Older Adults
Read about the risks of taking multiple medications and when to talk to your doctor.
Plant-Forward Eating for Better Health: How to Add More Plants Into Your Diet
Get tips on sustainably and affordably introducing nutritious plant-based foods into your diet.
Advice From Couples Who Met in Adulthood: Tips for a Lasting Marriage
Hear from Hebrew Seniorlife couples who met in their 30s and 40s and have grown together for over 40 years.
Yom Kippur Fasting Exceptions
Is it safe for seniors to fast on Yom Kippur?
Finding a Purpose in Life Can Empower Older Adults to Thrive
What matters most? Knowing the answer to that question can guide you toward a fulfilling life.
How to Prevent Malnutrition in Older Adults
Know the signs to look out for and how to help an older adult avoid poor nutrition.
Five Reasons Why Now is a Good Time to Move to a Senior Living Community
Discover why so many older adults wish they’d moved earlier.
Practical Self-Care for Caregivers: How to Make Your Well-Being a Priority
Tapping into available resources is essential to finding time to take care of yourself.
Advice From Childhood Sweethearts: How To Build a Long and Happy Marriage
Hear from Hebrew SeniorLife couples in the first of a two-part series on how to keep your marriage strong.