Minuteman Senior Services SHINE program sheds light on Medicare and more

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By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer REGION – Fifty Plus Advocate recently spoke to Elaine Miller, Regional SHINE Program Director, about Minuteman Senior Services to discuss what...
A medical study concluded that having a dog or cat lowers the risk of heart disease and overall stress when performing simple tasks for older adults. Photo/EVA

Pets have the power to improve our health and well-being

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By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer REGION - Pets improve our lives. Whether the family friend is a sweet tabby cat, an adventurous Sheltie, or a...

Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program helps reduce errors, fraud, and abuse

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REGION - The Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program is part of a national initiative with a mission to reach, educate and counsel Medicare...
Loneliness can be caused by a variety of factors, including the loss of a spouse or close friend, a move to a new area, a physical illness, depression and more.

There are a variety of ways to cope with loneliness

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - While some people might enjoy solitude, there are others who find being alone quite painful. Loneliness can actually...
Framingham Heart Study Principal Investigator and Director Vasan Ramachandran, MD, FACC, with Investigators Joanne Murabito, MD, Martin Larson, SD, and Emelia Benjamin, MD, ScM. Photo/Submitted

Framingham Heart Study celebrates 75th anniversary

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Framingham Heart Study Principal Investigator and Director Vasan Ramachandran, MD, FACC, with Investigators Joanne Murabito, MD, Martin Larson, SD,...
“The advent of telehealth has helped decrease the geographical obstacle to (mental health) care,” said Dr. Joseph Shrand, Chief Medical Officer at Riverside Community Care in Dedham, although technology remains a barrier for some seniors. Photo/Submitted

Mental health care can be a challenge for seniors to obtain

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By Debbie Spingarn, Contributing Writer REGION – The state is full of stories about the breakdown of the mental health system, which was strained even...
Ken Bennett stands in front of the Northborough Senior Center. Bennett leads weekly hikes throughout town. Photo/Tyler Charpentier

Ken Bennett leads hikes through Northborough

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By Tyler Charpentier, Contributing Writer Ken Bennett stands in front of the Northborough Senior Center. Bennett leads weekly hikes throughout town.Photo/Tyler Charpentier NORTHBOROUGH - Ken...
Just watching someone else laugh can boost your mood, stimulating the emotion and reward centers of the brain. Photo/submitted

Humor offers benefits to feeling better and improving outlook

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By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer     REGION - Laughter is the best medicine as the old adage goes, but maybe there is really something to humor...

On This Day: Medicare Proposed by President Kennedy

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REGION - On February 9, 1961, Massachusetts native son President John F. Kennedy asked Congress to approve a health insurance program for Americans 65...

Paddleboarding enthusiasts say it’s good for both the body and soul

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By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer REGION - The temperatures are in the nineties. There’s hardly a breeze. You could hide out in the air conditioning,...
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