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 [...]
What Is a Geriatric Care Manager? A Geriatric Care Manager, more frequently referred to now as a Care Manager, is an expert who helps families navigate the many decisions that come with caring for an [...]
Meredith, an active 81-year-old who lived alone in her longtime home, took a hard fall in her kitchen one evening that resulted in a fractured hip and a hospital stay, followed by two weeks of [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Promote strength, balance, and independence with these easy-to-follow exercises for senior fall prevention!
The Beginning: A Fall Creates Life-Changing Moment When 91-year-old Martha suffered a fall resulting in a spinal compression fracture in August 2024, her world suddenly shifted. As a widow without children, Martha had always prided [...]
Explore how a healthy lifestyle and safe practices are instrumental for fall prevention for elderly adults.
These practical tips and strategies can make your home safe and comfortable for aging in place.
