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

Three Ways Home Care Can Help Older Adults Avoid Hospital Readmission
Advice for how to stay healthy at home from the experts at Hebrew SeniorLife Home Health.
Measuring Freezing of Gait: The Role of Smart Technology in Advancing Parkinson’s Research
Technology has the potential to enhance Parkinson’s care by improving medication management and fall risk detection.
What Older Adults Should Do After a Broken Bone
Learn how to manage osteoporosis and how to reduce your risk of a secondary fracture.
How Deprescribing Reduces Medication-Related Risks in Older Adults
Read about the risks of taking multiple medications and when to talk to your doctor.
Why Measuring Frailty in Older Adults Translates to Better Health Care
Discover how a frailty score helps doctors make better clinical decisions and what you can do to influence your frailty level.
At-Home Clinical Trials Are Making Research More Accessible
Learn about participating in research opportunities from your home.
Inpatient Skilled Nursing Rehab vs. Outpatient Care After a Hospitalization
Learn what qualifies you for skilled nursing care and when going directly home is more appropriate
Making Hospitals Safer for Older Patients
New study shows physical activity in the hospital can improve outcomes.
New Research to Prevent Falls
Examining the Use of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation to Improve Mobility