Hebrew SeniorLife Blog
Tips and resources to help you navigate the joys and challenges of aging, from Boston's trusted expert in senior care.
Planning and Finding Support After a Dementia Diagnosis
Learn how geriatric social workers can help guide you forward in the wake of an Alzheimer’s disease or dementia diagnosis.
Memory Clinics: What To Expect and What To Look For
Learn about the value of receiving care from a multidisciplinary team and what to expect from your first appointment.
Understanding the Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care
Get answers to some of the most asked questions about these types of care.
What Matters to People Living With Dementia and Their Caregivers?
Discover what’s important to people with dementia and their caregivers in their own words.
When Should Seniors Stop Driving? How and When To Have the Talk
Learn the signs it’s time to stop driving and how to talk to a loved one if they should no longer be driving.
Navigating Mild Cognitive Impairment: Prevention and Treatment
What you can do to build resilience and remain cognitively healthy as you age
Sundowning: Late-Day Confusion in People with Dementia
People with dementia or cognitive impairment may become confused, irritable, or even aggressive at the end of the day. Learn how to help.
The Benefits of a Specific and Early Dementia Diagnosis
An early diagnosis helps slow cognitive decline and a specific diagnosis helps optimize treatment options.
Traveling with Dementia: 14 Tips for a Smoother Road
Traveling with a partner who has memory loss can be daunting. Patricia Eichinger of the Wolk Center for Memory Health shares essential tips and tricks to help you navigate your trip with confidence.
Training an Unpaid Army of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers
Dementia and Alzheimer’s care often begins at home with family members assuming the responsibility of caring for their loved ones.
