For most of the year, Robert's family felt confident he was doing well. At 81, the retired high school history teacher had settled happily into his assisted living community in Dedham, where he'd moved a few years [...]
There is a moment that looks different for everyone but is unmistakable when it arrives: when you realize the relationship with your mother has shifted somewhere along the way. Maybe it's the first time you [...]
Every May, we pause to recognize the people who hold so much of our healthcare system together. National Nurses Week 2026 runs from May 6 through May 12, ending on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, [...]
Nancy, 79, who had never had home care support before, had lived independently in her assisted living community on the South Shore for several years. She was social, sharp, and proud of her routines: morning [...]
Client Profile for Couples Home Care: Frank and Susan have been married for decades, the kind of couple whose lives are so intertwined that the thought of living apart feels unimaginable. When Susan was diagnosed [...]
One of the most telling signs that seniors need more support to age independently in place is a lack of fresh food ingredients or, even worse, bare pantries and refrigerators shelves. This is why professional home [...]
North River Home Care is dedicated to our seniors and their families and is taking proactive measures to support our clients during this time. Because older adults are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19, we want to [...]
The prospect of losing your vision can be a scary one. We depend so much on our eyes and what they tell us about the world around us. Aside from showing us the beauty around [...]
Each year, one out of three adults age 65 and older falls, the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries among seniors, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Knowing what can be done [...]
