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  1. The Difference Between Nursing Homes and Skilled Nursing Facilities

    … … and future needs. Especially for seniors, recovering from serious emergencies often requires a short-term stay at a rehabilitation center. From there you might be discharged back home or make the … nursing facility for yourself or a loved one, contact us online  or at 617-363-8372. Join Our Community Subscribe to …

  2. Clinical Treatment for Dementia

    … … at all stages of the disease. We also encourage involvement from family members and caregivers. They play an important … Health Contact us at 617-363-8600 or send us a message online for an initial consultation. Together, we can start … You Meet the Team As a Wolk Center patient, you’ll benefit from a team approach. Meet the expert professionals who will …

  3. Benefits of Meditation for Seniors

    … … mindfulness meditation as “the awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment and … as a treatment for serious pain, depression, and withdrawal from nicotine, alcohol, or opioid addiction have been … options? Find a Hebrew SeniorLife community or service online to learn more. Join Our Community Subscribe to the …

  4. What Seniors Should Know About Marijuana

    … … not need to be card-carrying medical marijuana patients to buy cannabis from a licensed retailer.  As marijuana’s use for pain … situation. I believe strongly that patients benefit most from a multifaceted approach that impacts the mind and body. …

  5. How the Healthy Aging Initiative Can Empower You to Change Your Health Trajectory

    … … to, with life expectancy increasing by more than six years from 2000 to 2019. While that’s something to celebrate, … factors to test during the assessment. Our researchers come from various backgrounds in health, aging, and disease, and … involved with the Healthy Aging Initiative, contact us online today .  Join Our Community Subscribe to the Hebrew …

  6. What You Should Know About Lecanemab and Donanemab for Alzheimer’s Disease

    … … These antibodies work by clearing amyloid deposits from the brain. Amyloid plaques are a type of protein that … with earlier medications in the same class, the results from phase III clinical trials that led to FDA approval of … 617-363-8600 or contact the Wolk Center for Memory Health online . Nicholas Vogt, MD, PhD , also contributed to this …

  7. Growing Older, Thinking Bigger

    … … But often, the desire to “try new things” is not expected from older adults, nor encouraged. Many times it’s even … setting and achieving significant personal goals—from dancing at a grandchild’s wedding, to riding a horse … are healthier and happier lives. Sadly, too many of us buy into the myth that aging at home is the only way to stay …

  8. What is a Neuropsychological Evaluation?

    … … is recommended, how testing is done, and what you’ll learn from the results. Author: Davide Balos Cappon, MS, PhD … What makes a neuropsychological evaluation unique from other types of tests?  A neuropsychological evaluation … to manage your finances . For instance, when you use your online banking account to make a payment, you need to …

  9. Plant-Forward Eating for Better Health: How to Add More Plants Into Your Diet

    … … diet could be a good option . The MIND diet merges elements from the Mediterranean diet — known for being plant-forward … beans. One hack you can try to avoid that extra cost is buying regular canned beans and rinsing them in the sink to … by our registered dietitians. To learn more, contact us online or call our outpatient nutrition therapy program at …

  10. How Flavonoid-Rich Foods Can Support Better Health

    … … greater amounts of nutrients stay intact for longer. When buying canned options, check to be sure there is little to … treat, blend some ice into the mix and enjoy! Adapted from The Ohio State University’s Build a Better Smoothie … by our registered dietitians. To learn more, contact us online or call our outpatient nutrition therapy program at …