Please read the following summary taken directly from AARP website... Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries can now get tested for the coronavirus without a written order from a physician, which CMS officials say will expand the availability of COVID-19 screenings.Physicans and...

It can be difficult, at times, to differentiate between normal, age-related decline and something more serious. Try to observe and carefully listen to your aging parents when visiting. You may uncover subtle or flagrant details as...

Living on your own these days? Welcome to an ever-growing club. Divorce, and death of a spouse, have contributed to many more seniors living alone than ever before. Unfortunately, living alone can have a negative impact on your...

U.S. census statistics show that upwards of 27% of all American households are now made up of a single person. And those percentages get bigger the older you get. A third of all Americans over 65 live alone. And...

Socialization is Very Positive for Seniors Can the lack of socialization and social support really effect an elder’s overall quality of life? How important is social support as a person ages? Those elders with consistent social support from friends, neighbors, family,...

When elders need help to remain at home, where do you start? Home Health Agency A brief introductory phone call to Home Care Partners' office: (781) 378 2164 will get you started.  We will listen to your unique story, gather...

The following content was submitted and authored by the dental experts at NewMouth… 85 percent of older adults suffer from oral disease and 55 percent suffer from conditions that develop into periodontal disease.  If left untreated, however, many of these conditions...

The following content was submitted and authored by the dental experts at NewMouth... After the age of 65, new oral challenges are introduced as the body continues to age. Common conditions that affect seniors include dry mouth, oral cancer, root...

People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their physician immediately. However, there is - not yet - a specific antiviral treatment recommended for COVID-19. For severe cases, treatment could include care...

Can someone spread the virus without being sick? People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest). Some spread might be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this...