Seniors still waiting for Beacon Hill to release Medicaid funds
The Medicaid funding passed by Congress has not been used to help seniors in Massachusetts. It has not been used for anything. The General Court on Beacon Hill has been in informal session — and no votes have been taken to release this funding.
Proximity could be key to successful healing prayer
Findings reported recently from a new international study of healing prayer suggest that prayer for another person’s healing just might help — especially if the one praying is physically near the person being prayed for.
How VA Aid and Attendance benefit might help you
For many veterans and their spouses, the most important thing is to be aware of the benefit so you’ll know the help is there when you need it.
What are the most common causes of red eye?
By Dr. Jean E. Keamy
Patients commonly complain of red eyes. I thought a review of some of the common causes and associated symptoms of...
Hearing loss: Identify, treat and conquer
Are you are one of those millions of people who do not hear as well as they once did? If so, you are certainly not alone.
How good is the new ‘Safe Driver’ law?
You know that worn joke that goes: “I love older people — except when they’re ahead of me in traffic.”
Why can’t you understand speech in noise?
The digital revolution has made a huge impact on the way hearing aids look and work. They can be so small they are virtually invisible. They can also more accurately mimic the way you used to hear before you experienced hearing loss.
Aging is good stage of life, said American trailblazer
Dr. Butler stood out as a true trailblazer. His message that aging is a productive and positive stage of life resonates with an American population that is enjoying the longest lifespan in its history.
Pain in the back widely over treated
By Lauran Neergaard
WASHINGTON —
“Why did they cut you?”
The shocking question came from a respected spine surgeon tracked down by Keith Swenson, who was still...
Senator Brown you have let us down
By Al Norman
Elder Advocates in Massachusetts have become spoiled. Since the mid 1960s, we have had a U.S. senator who always voted with seniors....