Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.

When a blessing becomes a burden

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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,...

You, too, may become a caregiver

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By Douglas Peck Who do you think of when you hear the word “caregiver”? A doctor? A nurse? A Red Cross or disaster aid worker?...

Enhance communications skills with a frail family member

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By Angela Rocheleau There are many key factors that will help caregivers be successful as they care for aging family members, perhaps none more important...

Fighting to come home

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Last month I wrote about a 70- year-old friend of mine with diabetes who fought to return home after a hospitalization, instead of going to a rehab. Well, it has happened again. A 61-year-old woman from Charlestown called me last week. Let's call her “Laura.” She is a MassHealth member. She broke her leg, and was sent to a major hospital in Boston. She spent three days in the hospital. At discharge, the staff hospitalist gave Laura a list of three rehabs, and told her to pick one. Laura didn’t know what a rehab would be like, but she picked one facility she had heard of.

Stay in your home forever: Your bedroom

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By Cindy Tulimeri and Karen DeRosas Your bedroom serves many functions such as sleeping and dressing. During the day your bedroom may seem perfectly safe. But...

FriendshipWorks aids older, isolated Boston-area residents

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“We need each other,” said FriendshipWorks Executive Director Janet Seckel-Cerrotti, “especially older people who have to fight diminishment and the lessening social connections that come with age and fragility.” The comment sums up Seckel-Cerrotti’s belief in the value of FriendshipWorks, a volunteer organization based in Boston. Working with a staff of 15, she organizes the activities of a group of about 200 volunteers in the Boston-Brookline area who serve their clients. Both English and Spanish are spoken.

How to care for an older adult during the summer months

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Summer is a special time for caution if you or someone in your family is an older adult. I

How to prevent a disabling fall

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By Jeannette Sheehan Every year one in three individuals over the age of 65 fall. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury death...

Minimize the risk for elder family members

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By Angela Rocheleau It may be a topic you have already thought about or perhaps discussed with family members. The start of a new year...