June audio book releases from Hachette
GO WILD Pub Date: June 3
By John J. Ratey M.D. and Richard Manning Read by Dan Woren
Harvard Medical School professor John Ratey,...
Help support funding for home, community based services
By Michael E. Festa
We know that the most vulnerable among us must be protected. The aging population of Massachusetts will continue to grow along...
Home care aides get a raise, but it only makes a dent
Al Norman
During debate on the state budget that begins July 1, the state Senate voted unanimously to add $6.1 million to give home care...
Protecting mobility as you age
By Dr. David Rideout
What is mobility and why does it decline with age?
Mobility is simply the physical ability to move. Mobility allows us to...
Dieters move past calories, food makers follow
Kelly Pill has been dieting since her was born more than 30 years ago. But the 54-year-old resident of Covina, Calif., made changes to her approach in recent years. She doesn’t eat Lean Cuisine microwavable meals as often because she doesn’t find them that filling.
Technology can help reduce social isolation among seniors
By Michael E. Festa
Isolation — due to the death of a spouse, loss of friends and companions, and distance away from loved ones—puts millions...
Paul Ryan: ‘Path To Prosperity’ or road to nowhere?
By Al Norman
In April, U.S. Congressman Paul Ryan, R-WI, introduced a federal budget resolution for 2014 that was equally controversial with past budgets from...
Travel health Part 2: The unexpected can happen
By Dr. David Rideout
After a very long and cold winter, Donna and Mark, a retired couple from Framingham, had been looking forward to their...
There are four types of exercises for older adults
By Judith Boyko
A recent New York Times article reported on the benefits of group exercise for caregivers. It alleviates feelings of loneliness and isolation...
Stroke risk tied to weather
Cold weather, high humidity and big daily temperature swings seem to land more people in the hospital with strokes.
