Hebrew SeniorLife Blog
Tips and resources to help you navigate the joys and challenges of aging, from Boston's trusted expert in senior care.
Neglect in Older Adults: Spotting the Signs and Taking Action
Learn about neglect — including self-neglect — and how you can become an elder abuse prevention advocate.
Cultivating Wellness: Summer Gardening Tips for Older Adults
Learn how gardening nurtures multiple dimensions of your health and how to create a safe and enjoyable garden space.
Aging Strong: Why Strength Training Is Essential for Older Adults
Read about strength training’s crucial role in preventing age-related muscle loss.
Intentional Art Curation and Interior Design Foster Well-Being in Senior Living
Learn about the art and design decisions that promote a safe, accessible, and enjoyable environment for senior living residents.
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.
Rethinking Sexual Consent: Intimacy and Agency in Dementia Care
Staff training can help senior care facilities balance patients’ safety with their right to sexual wellness.
Finding Balance: The Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors and How to Start
Read about the research-backed ways tai chi can improve your health and learn what to expect.
Planning and Finding Support After a Dementia Diagnosis
Learn how geriatric social workers can help guide you forward in the wake of an Alzheimer’s disease or dementia diagnosis.
Dysphagia in Seniors: What It Is and What You Should Know
Learn why some older adults develop difficulty swallowing and what signs to watch out for.
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.
