Health Care
Health Care
Reasons for Hope Compared to a decade ago, there are substantially more drugs (a 35% increase) being tested for Alzheimer’s disease in more clinical trials (a 40% increase), targeting a […]
A New Cancer Strategy By Dr. Ana Stankovic A new report from America’s Health Rankings found that 8.7% of adults in Massachusetts have previously been diagnosed with cancer, and […]
Mixed Signals The South Berkshire Community Health Coalition (SBCHC), a program of Railroad Street Youth Project, has released findings from the 2025 Prevention Needs Assessment (PNA) Survey, providing […]
When BusinessWest and the Healthcare News first started publishing an annual Senior Planning Guide, the idea wasn’t to create a roadmap to the end of life, though it could, in […]
These Nonprofits Can Help Families with Care Planning These regional and statewide nonprofits can help families make decisions and access resources related to elder care planning. AARP Massachusetts 1 Beacon […]
The Basics of IRMAA By Erica Beaudry I’ve previously written articles about some of the basics of Medicare, like “Navigating the Medicare Maze,” in which I introduced the concept […]
The Medical Emergency That Doesn’t Discriminate By Mary Orr Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It occurs when a blood vessel […]
Mercy LIFE Aims to Improve Seniors’ Overall Wellness By Mercy LIFE Mercy LIFE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). We meet you where you are […]
How It Supports Independence for Older Adults By Access Care Partners In-home care is a lifeline for countless older adults and individuals with disabilities, offering a vital alternative to […]
Adult Family Care Offers Numerous Benefits By Kayla Brown-Wood In today’s fast-paced world, where independence is highly valued yet often difficult to maintain for individuals with medical or cognitive […]
Ten Tips on How to Approach a Difficult Topic By the AARP Foundation The reality is that some conversations are just plain difficult — even with the people to whom […]
What to Look for in Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans By Sarah Fernandes Each year, people who are 65 or older make decisions about their Medicare and Medicare Advantage coverage […]
Let’s Work Together to Address Senior Food Insecurity By Jodi Falk Food insecurity affects millions of Americans, but one of the most overlooked groups struggling with hunger is our […]
Why Having Fun Is Essential to Healthy Aging By Kathy Martin Getting older comes with a full plate of responsibilities. From managing health concerns and financial planning to navigating […]
Food for Thought New research from Anna Maria Siega-Riz, professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology and dean of the School of Public Health and Health Sciences at UMass Amherst, finds a […]
