Hebrew SeniorLife Blog

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

A male resident sits and puts together a puzzle with two young female volunteers

Family Support After a Dementia Diagnosis

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia affects the entire family

Lori Feldman, LICSW July 14, 2020

A female NewBridge resident sits in a garden with her dog.

Safer Senior Living in Uncertain Times

Jeff Cramer July 7, 2020

A NewBridge employee wears PPE while checking a resident's vitals.

Improving Communication for Seniors While Wearing a Mask

Leesa Burke, MA, FAAA June 26, 2020

Rabbi Sara Paasche-Orlow sits in a chair and holds a patients hand while talking to her

What Caregivers Should Know About Dementia and Hospitalization

Nadia Ali, M.D. June 19, 2020

An elder woman wearing a pink shirt sits around a table outside and talks with another woman.

Five Tips for a Successful Reunion Visit with a Loved One

Jeff Cramer June 15, 2020

An elder male sits and smiles at a laptop while sitting in a library

Tips to Avoid Coronavirus Scams Targeting Seniors

Rachel Lerner, Esquire June 2, 2020

Two people hold hands - one of them is wearing red nail polish

How to Talk About End of Life Planning

Emily Palmer, N.P. May 18, 2020

A female senior tends to her garden outside

Tips for Emotional Well-Being During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Lori Feldman, LICSW May 6, 2020

A male resident smiles while playing a drum in a room surrounded by other musical instruments

Caring for Someone with Dementia During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Alvaro Pascual-Leone, M.D., Ph.D. May 4, 2020

A senior couples skypes with a family member during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bridging the Generations through a Pandemic

Jeff Cramer April 28, 2020