The holidays are over. And many seniors are left feeling a sense of letdown, now that the excitement of visitors, food, gifts, and family have departed. Now we all start having to deal with winter weather...snow, cold, and being...

There are a variety of challenges facing elderly patients when discharged from a medical facility. -- Is your elderly parent really ready for discharge? Is he/she safe to be sent home? -- Medication changes: many times, prescription drugs will be changed...

Re-post from the Social Security Administration... The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides Americans with better health security by expanding coverage, lowering healthcare costs, guaranteeing more choice, and enhancing the quality of care for all Americans. Everyone is entitled to affordable...

There are changes being implemented in the Medicare program. Medicare beneficiaries at higher income levels will feel the brunt of the cost change. For example, individuals with incomes above $85,000 (or more than $170,000 for married couples) will see the...

The end of the year is always a good time to review fire safety items in your home. Does your fire extinguisher work? Do you need multiple units for kitchen and upstairs? Do you have smoke detectors on each...

There is a need to take care of the caregivers. Here are some additional thoughts on navigating resources and family in order to provide care for elderly. -- Family meetings & communication: Holiday visits may be an opportunity to have...

This is a re-post from the Social Security Administration...please note open enrollment deadline for health coverage is December 15th.... ********************************************************************* Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act started on November 1st. In 2010, just before the Affordable Care Act took effect, 49.95...

Location: Hingham Council on Aging, 224 Central St., Hingham, MA 02043 Date: 11am - 2pm, Friday, November 6th, 2015. Event: "4th Annual...Informed Aging & Your Future” seminar will feature a panel of 8 elder specialists representing industries that cater to and...

As family caregivers juggle work, family, and caregiving for elderly parents, it is important to be informed as to what additional resources are available for assistance. Consider the following: -- Professional in-home care: Hiring an in-home care agency is the...

Location: Hingham Council on Aging, 224 Central St., Hingham, MA 02043 Date: 11am - 2pm, Friday, November 6th, 2015. Event: "4th Annual...Informed Aging & Your Future” seminar will feature a panel of 8 elder specialists representing industries that cater to and...