I’m Suffering Inside. The pot on the stove is boiling over.

Here we are in a new age of Egyptian plagues. War. Gun violence. Natural disasters. Political absurdity. What’s next? People are suffering. What can I do in real time? How do I personally …

I’m SO Overwhelmed…

Are you spinning plates of spaghetti over your head? Are you in the sandwich generation, caring for children, parents, or other aging loved ones? It has been manageable …

Causes of Blindness in Dogs and Cats

If you notice your pet is disoriented, bumping into objects, and struggling to find food and toys, these all may be signs of blindness. There are many potential causes of blindness in dogs …

Senior Living in Essex

The Essex COA offers a variety of events and trips for seniors. For further information or to sign up for an event, please call the Essex COA Office at 978-768-7932 or visit the Senior Center at 17 …

Senior Highlights | August 18

There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks. Check them out here, and for on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please …

Senior Living in Essex

The Essex Council on Aging offers a variety of events and trips for seniors. For further information or to sign up for an event, please call the Essex COA Office at 978-768-7932 or visit the Senior …

Senior Highlights | August 11

There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks. Check them out here, and for on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please …

Aberdeen: Is Dad’s Memory Loss… Normal?

Dementia is a term that refers to a group of diseases causing brain dysfunction. The four most common forms are (in order of prevalence): Alzheimer’s Disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body …

Senior Living in Essex

The Essex Council on Aging offers a variety of events and trips for seniors. For further information or to sign up for an event, please call the Essex COA Office at 978-768-7932 or visit the Senior …

Senior Highlights | August 4

There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks. Check them out here, and for on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please …

Independent Living v. Assisted Living ... How to Think About It

In my frequent conversations with clients and families, I find (in all honesty) a great deal of misunderstanding about what constitutes Independent Living vs. Assisted Living, which most communities …

Senior Highlights | July 28

There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks. Check them out here, and for on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please …

Farmer’s Market Produce for Eligible Manchester Seniors

Manchester senior citizens are invited to participate in the Massachusetts Farmer’s Market Coupon Program, hosted by SeniorCare, Inc. and the Manchester COA. This program is designed to provide …

Senior Highlights | July 21

There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks. Check them out here, and for on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please …

<p><em>A 2022 exhibit of veteran photographs connected to Essex residents at the Essex Senior Center just received a top award from a national association of senior centers. (Courtesy photo)</em></p>

Essex Council on Aging “Veterans’ Gallery” Received Modernizing Senior Centers Innovation Award

The Essex Council won an award from the National Council on Aging’s National Institute of Senior Centers for its “Veteran’s Gallery,” an exhibition program held during November 2022 honoring …

The Cricket – Senior Living

The Essex COA offers a variety of events and trips for seniors. For further information or to sign up for an event, please call the Essex COA Office at 978-768-7932 or visit the Senior Center at 17 …

Senior Highlights | July 14

There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks. Check them out here, and for on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please …

How to recognize loneliness in seniors & what to do about it

(BPT) - Loneliness is a public health epidemic.It’s a condition that doesn’t show up on medical tests, yet it can be just as deadly as daily smoking. The growing crisis has an outsized …

Help Your Grandkids Stay Safe: Keep All Medicines Up and Away

(NewsUSA) - September 10 is Grandparents’ Day! It’s a time to celebrate the special bond between grandparents (or great-grandparents and other caregivers!) and grandkids. You can show your …

Shoot for the Stars When It Comes to Medicare Advantage

(NewsUSA) - By Alan Stewart, SVP, Medicare Divisional Leader, Humana - If you’re one of the nation’s 58.6 million people with Medicare, you understand the importance of selecting a health …

Can money buy happiness? More than half of Americans say yes in new study

(BPT) - How much money would make you happy? According to the average American, the price tag comes in around $1.2 million.New research from Empower, a leader in financial planning, investing and …

Removing barriers of care for U.S. veterans who need surgery

(BPT) - During the month of November, we honor our nation's veterans for their hard work and dedication to protect everyone's freedoms. It's also an important time to recognize their freedom and …

The Big Plan to Make Open Enrollment Sign-Ups Less Confusing

(BPT) - With open enrollment in full swing, millions of Americans face the annual challenge of choosing the right health plan for themselves and their families. Questions such as “Is this …

Free Online Survey Alerts Older Adults to Risks of Falling, a Major Hazard

(NewsUSA) - (NewsUSA) - The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot of things. One thing that's still the same? Falling is NOT a normal part of aging. There are steps you can take to reduce your …

Are you 65 or older? How to stay healthy with updated vaccines

(BPT) - You want to stay healthy, so you can keep doing the things you love. That’s why it’s so important to stay up to date on recommended vaccines, like the updated COVID-19 vaccine and …

National Council on Aging Helps Community Organizations Deliver COVID and Flu Vaccines

(BPT) - The National Council on Aging (NCOA), the national voice for every person’s right to age well, is helping community-based organizations across the country provide updated COVID and flu …

Skin science secrets for smooth winter skin: Insights from a chemist to break free from dry skin woes

(BPT) - If the dropping temperatures instantly make your skin feel dry and uncomfortable, you're not alone. Between the frigid air outside and overheated air inside, the winter months are loaded with …

Feeling burnt out? Watch out for these symptoms

(BPT) - If long workdays leave you wondering if you're burnt out, take a closer look. While typical signs of work-related burnout can mean you're overdue for serious PTO, other symptoms may indicate …

3 hearing health strategies for older adults

(BPT) - As people age, our hearing tends to decline for multiple reasons, including repetitive exposure to loud sounds and genetic factors. In fact, hearing loss ranks as the third most common …

Discover the hidden culprit of aging and how to turn back time

(BPT) - Aging is a natural part of life, and you can see it in the lines on your face and gray hairs on your head. However, while you may focus on the external signs of aging, the truth is that …

Painting a real-time picture of patient health: A new monitoring approach

(BPT) - If you or a loved one needs surgery, you may worry most about what happens during the surgery itself. But as healthcare providers are aware, the most vulnerable times for patient care are …

I’m Suffering Inside. The pot on the stove is boiling over.

I’m SO Overwhelmed…

Causes of Blindness in Dogs and Cats

Senior Living in Essex

Senior Highlights | August 18

Senior Living in Essex

Senior Highlights | August 11

How to recognize loneliness in seniors & what to do about it

Help Your Grandkids Stay Safe: Keep All Medicines Up and Away

Shoot for the Stars When It Comes to Medicare Advantage

Can money buy happiness? More than half of Americans say yes in new study

Removing barriers of care for U.S. veterans who need surgery

The Big Plan to Make Open Enrollment Sign-Ups Less Confusing

Free Online Survey Alerts Older Adults to Risks of Falling, a Major Hazard

Are you 65 or older? How to stay healthy with updated vaccines

National Council on Aging Helps Community Organizations Deliver COVID and Flu Vaccines

Skin science secrets for smooth winter skin: Insights from a chemist to break free from dry skin woes

Feeling burnt out? Watch out for these symptoms

3 hearing health strategies for older adults

Discover the hidden culprit of aging and how to turn back time

Painting a real-time picture of patient health: A new monitoring approach

4 menopause myths, debunked by new science

Tips for staying active after age 65

Focus on your sight and health to ward off vision loss from diabetes

Did you know Medicare Advantage plans change every year? Here's what you need to know