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The 2019 Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer’s is this Sunday, September 22 and all of us from Seniors Helping Seniors, Greater Boston & Metrowest are thrilled to be participating yet again this year! As you know, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia...

Last month, the Seniors Helping Seniors, Greater Boston & Metrowest team and our families gathered together on a warm summer day for a good reason… our 5th Annual Caregiver Appreciation Cookout!  The incredible caregivers of Seniors Helping Seniors, Greater...

At eight years old, I skip up the front steps to my grandparents’ home. Sporting ruby red shoes, a blue plaid dress, and my hair braided to each side, I am ready for the school production of The Wizard of Oz, and even more excited to show my grandparents...

By Jerold J. Golner I look in the mirror, In search of my hair; But to my dismay, It’s no longer there. I then wonder where, The hair, it did go; The pate mostly bare, Does shine, even glow. “Why do I miss it?”, Your question so bold; Cause when winter comes, My head...

In early April, I joined some of SHS office and caregiving staff to participate in an "Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care" seminar. Attendees also had the opportunity to become Certified Dementia Practitioners, earning a CDP if they chose to submit an...

One of the biggest challenges we face as companions is finding creative ways to engage with individuals who have dementia. Many of our clients are living with cognitive impairment. Some have difficulty finding the right word to use, others may be resistant to...

At Seniors Helping Seniors, we work with many individuals who are newly retired and looking for purposeful engagement. There are many ways to stay active after retirement and engaging in activities that give a sense of purpose is so important, especially after...

Below are reasons 9 through 12 why 2018 was a great year! 9. Our clients and their families We don’t have the words to express the gratitude we have for our clients and their families that put their faith and trust in the services we provide. It is a privilege and an...

Below are reasons 4 through 8 why 2018 was a great year! 4. Our Spacious New Office Location In May, we moved our office from the quaint location in Newton to our new spacious location in Waltham. Our large, bright and airy office space is beneficial for a number of...

Below are reasons 2 and 3 why 2018 was a great year! 2. Our Leadership in the Walk To End Alzheimer’s Josh, the owner and executive director of Seniors Helping Seniors had the honor and privilege to chair the Greater Boston Walk To End Alzheimer’s on September 23. Our...