Home Care

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,...

By Angela Rocheleau Experiencing the decline of aging parents or grandparents is difficult to watch. When an elderly family member becomes depressed or is neglecting...

By Angela Rocheleau Older Americans who grew up in the era of rotary-dial phones and black and white TVs are a rapidly making their mark...

State policymakers are once again trying to change the health care system to save money, produce better health outcomes, and increase the consumers’ satisfaction with their care. If the subject of long-term services and supports (LTSS) ever comes up, it is usually in the context of the larger health care system.

By Doug Peck One of the hardest lessons I had to learn as a caregiver was that I could not provide all the hands-on care...

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.

By Angela Rocheleau As we celebrate our country’s independence this month, it may also be time to think about the independence of a senior loved...

By Angela Rocheleau The Sandwich Generation is a term that has been coined to describe the generation that is still raising children while having some...

By Judith Boyko Caregiving advice is plentiful, but how do we know when our aging parents need assistance or when we need to become a...