Facing Alzheimer’s: Help is just around the corner
Every 70 seconds someone in America develops Alzheimer’s disease. It is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. One in eight people aged 65 or older have the disease. In Worcester County alone, over 14,000 people have Alzheimer’s or a related dementia.
Caregiving for the cognitively impaired through expressive arts
By David Price
Madison Square Garden, October 2009: My wife, Sylvia and I are delighted to attend the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 25th...
The benefits of keeping a loved one active
By Brenda Diaz
In today’s modern world, being busy is a natural state for most people, but for seniors it can be an integral part...
Stay in your home forever: Your bedroom
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...
There are many benefits when providing care for a loved-one
By Jeannette Sheehan
At some point, you may find yourself becoming a caregiver for a spouse, parent or other loved one. Some people might worry...
Minimize the risk for elder family members
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...
Safety tips to prepare for a senior move in
By Angela Rocheleau
Many families are consolidating living spaces this season by moving senior members into their homes. For some families this may be an...
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....
ECRG Autumn 2021-Spring 2022
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