Concerned about an elder in your life? Contact the Elder Abuse Hotline at 1-800-922-2275. Did you know that…
Weather Related Health Problems and Injuries
As I write this article, the forecast high temperatures for the next few days are in the thirties…
Pet Safety During the Holidays
This weekend, my cats got back their favorite toy of all time. We put up the Christmas tree,…
Preparing for Power Outages
As the weather turns cold, the chance of a weather-related power outage increases. An extended electrical outage can…
Falls Prevention Awareness Week (2023)
Next week—September 18-22—is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. The issue of falls among the older community has garnered increasing…
Mercury Poisoning
In the 18th and 19th centuries, hat makers commonly used mercury in their trade. Mercury poisoning was so…
Romance Scams Target Seniors
Evelyn is in her early sixties. She was divorced a few years ago, and thought it was time…
National Aviation Day
Tomorrow, August 19, is National Aviation Day. The holiday was established in 1939 by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who…
Keeping Hydrated in Hot Weather
This summer was slow to get started. We certainly had our fair share of rain. But, last week,…
Preparing for Hurricane Season 2023
August 1 is the first day of the peak hurricane season (August-September). While the last hurricane in Massachusetts…