On This Day: Medicare Proposed by President Kennedy
REGION - On February 9, 1961, Massachusetts native son President John F. Kennedy asked Congress to approve a health insurance program for Americans 65...
State program helps keep your prescription drug costs down
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
Prescription Advantage provides prescription drug coverage for Massachusetts residents who are 65 years-old and older, as well as younger...
Hearing loss intervention can be life changing for older adults
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
REGION - It is common for people to experience hearing loss as they age. Proper evaluation, diagnosis, and rehabilitation are...
Proper care can literally help save your skin
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and often serves as the first defense against infections...
FDA Approves Leqembi, a promising drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - In June, a drug called Leqembi was given full approval by the FDA, to help slow the progression...
Pets have the power to improve our health and well-being
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...
Sleeping in a chair has become a solution for people with some health problems
By David Wilkening
Contributing Writer
REGION - Going to sleep sounds simple. But it’s not if you’ve ever had insomnia. But that’s only one reason why...
Get free help with Medicare from SHINE
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
REGION - SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) – a name that aligns with the organization’s mission to...
Mental health care can be a challenge for seniors to obtain
By Debbie Spingarn, Contributing Writer
REGION – The state is full of stories about the breakdown of the mental health system, which was strained even...
Paddleboarding enthusiasts say it’s good for both the body and soul
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,...
