Aug
01
2017
More seniors are reaching retirement age right now than at any other time in history. The so-called Baby Boomer generation is now aging, and moving to retirement from the workforce. (Baby Boomers are men and women who were born...
Jul
24
2017
I am re-publishing the following blog post. Not only because many seniors need to understand the limitations of Medicare, but also because I have, at times too often to count, encountered the same mis-understanding from the elderly parents when...
Jul
10
2017
Dehydration can cause issues such as low blood pressure, cognitive impairment, and urinary tract infections. Proper hydration is vital to keeping the body regulated. Seniors, those over age 65, are much more prone to heat related issues than other...
Jun
30
2017
Upon retirement, or being widowed, life for aging seniors becomes less busy. In many cases, the change of routine and work-related focus -- or, the attention and care given to spouse who has passed away -- can lead to...
Jun
20
2017
Do you know a man in your life who seems depressed, and doesn't have a reason to get up and get going to start the day?
Men are viewed as more goal-oriented than women...but research also shows a much higher...
Jun
13
2017
Co-host, "Seniorities"
As Chairman of the Board, Scituate Council on Aging, I co-host a bi-monthly program with Linda Hayes, Executive Director of the COA.
Click on link below as we discuss Transportation services - locally, and for scheduled medical appointments -...
May
29
2017
As our aging adult population continues to grow older, all become prone to various common infections. Due to changes in metabolism, chemical balances, vitamin deficiencies, and changes in immune system, the aging process can expose seniors to infections.
The more awareness...
May
23
2017
Everyone can catch a cold. And the flu. Such common infections can happen to anyone. But for the elderly, these illnesses can mask even greater health issues.
As we age, our body chemistry and metabolism change. Recovery time may be...
May
15
2017
Co-host, "Seniorities"
As Chairman of the Board, Scituate Council on Aging, I co-host a bi-monthly program with Linda Hayes, Executive Director of the COA. Click on link below as we overview social services and resources available to community seniors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4AkRQV2hKI
May
09
2017
J.D. Miller, CEO/Founder of Home Care Partners, appeared as a guest on a recent radio segment of "My Generation." Click on lick to listen.
Hosted by the publishers of South Shore Senior News earlier last month. We discussed issues relating to home...