Hebrew SeniorLife Blog

Tips and resources to help you navigate the joys and challenges of aging, from Boston's trusted expert in senior care.

NewBridge on the Charles employee, Leticia Alvaraz, plays a violin while wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic

Using music to help seniors cope with the coronavirus pandemic

Jeff Cramer April 21, 2020

A female resident looks up and smiles as someone pats her shoulder

Five tips for balancing work and caring for an aging parent

Jeff Cramer November 1, 2019

A Home Health worker smiles while sitting next to a smiling female senior

What is Adult Day Health?

Jeff Cramer July 15, 2019

A female smiles while sitting outside

A Reason to Give: Why an Orchard Cove Resident Chose to Create a Fund for the Written Word

Jeanne Seltzer June 26, 2019

It’s Never Too Late to Express Yourself

The Hebrew SeniorLife Blog Team April 24, 2019

The multi-generational sculpture stands outside of NewBridge on the Charles

Sam and Janice

A Multigenerational Story

Marianna V. Mapes January 22, 2019

The multi-generational sculpture stands outside of NewBridge on the Charles

Brightening Lives Through Multigenerational Programs

Marianna V. Mapes January 15, 2019

A hallway filled with colorful resident paintings

Art in the Environment Promotes Healing and Connection for Frail Seniors

Newly Remodeled Household at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center Connects Artists and Patients

Jill Perkins October 8, 2018

a young girl wearing braids looks up and smiles while a woman speaks into a microphone

Learning Together Across Generations

Lynda Bussgang September 4, 2018

A group of HSL employees and residents stand in front of a bus at the Boston Pride Parade

Chaplain Residency Program Brings a Focus on the Spiritual Care of LGBTQ Seniors

Chris Alburger is the first person to be named the LGBTQ Chaplain Resident at Hebrew SeniorLife.

Terri Febo Robinson June 27, 2018