Planning a joyful senior journey: How Alder helps clients navigate all stages of aging
By Micky Baca
Contributing Writer
REGION - As a society, we struggle collectively with preparing for the later stages of life, says Kate Granigan, CEO and...
Mr. Handyman of Central MetroWest offers a wide variety of services
By Evan Walsh
Contributing Writer
REGION – Mr. Handyman of Central MetroWest excels at building decks, but the company is just as passionate about building relationships...
ECRG Autumn 2021-Spring 2022
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Should you buy long-term care insurance?
By David Wilkening
Contributing Writer
REGION - If you want the protection of buying long-term care insurance, it helps if you have a lot of money....
The ‘live in’ look
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D., Executive Director, Colony Retirement Homes
My 13-year-old son suggested I write an article about cleanliness. I wonder if it was an...
When a blessing becomes a burden
By Marianne Delorey
My grandmother was a crafter and a collector. She hand-braided rugs, created beautiful decoupage, quilted, and probably had her hand in many,...
Things that go bump in the night
Audry was from the old country. As a kid, whenever she was stressed, she would visit her mother in the kitchen. Her mother would set her up with some spices and with a mortar and pestle, she would bang and grind the spices until she felt better. Now, even in her later years when her anxiety spikes again, she still gets great comfort from the bang and scrape but also from the smells of the spices.
Sleep issues for those diagnosed with dementia
Sleep disorders are commonly underdiagnosed and a significant source of concern in the geriatric population.
Age alone does not cause sleep problems. Disturbed sleep, waking up tired every day, and other symptoms of insomnia are not a normal part of aging. Instead, poor sleep habits, untreated sleep disorders, medications, or medical problems can contribute to sleeplessness. This article will help you understand the causes of sleep problems and provide tips to help you sleep well.
What to expect when going home with services
You are being discharged from a health care facility -maybe you have had hip replacement surgery, pneumonia, a fall - every person’s situation is different, but the bottom line is you need help in order to go home. This can be a very difficult part of the healing process for many people. Although we are health care professionals, we are still initially strangers to you, and welcoming us into your home can be an intimidating task. We hope to earn your trust and respect while we are assisting in your transition back to independence.
