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Humans are social beings who thrive when sharing their lives with others. Social engagement is important throughout the lifespan and most people are able to find ways to remain socially engaged through work, school, family, and friends. Socializing can become...

Winter is in full effect here in the Northeast! After record snowfalls reported in the Boston area in 2015, many people are bracing themselves for the snow and cold this year. Many older adults experience symptoms of depression that are particularly debilitating...

Some clients who are living with memory impairment are not clear about the role that we play as caregivers and are not insightful about their limitations. In these scenarios we try to take the path of least resistance. A therapeutic fiblet is just that—it...

Seniors Helping Seniors® of Greater Boston has experienced many exciting changes this fall. Our community of caregivers continues to grow and we have been involved in local initiatives that are taking place to support the growing number of seniors in our area....

Staying active can be difficult for older adults, particularly when it's cold outside! Here are a few things that seniors can do to keep moving during the winter months: Swimming is a great, low impact exercise that is easy on the joints and a terrific cardio workout....