What Kind of Clutterer Are You?
Organizational expert, Peter Walsh, identifies five types of clutterers - with their own distinct habitrs and psychological hang-ups. Full article
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Are You At Risk for Falls?
Falls among people age 65 and over are common, predictable, and largely preventable. Falls are the leading cause of unintentional death among elders-accounting for nearly 20,000 deaths, or half of the total as of 2008. Full article
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Helping a Grieving Friend
Courtesy of the Bertolon Center for Grief and Healing,
Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston
Many people feel at a loss for words when they learn that a friend has lost a loved one. Instinctively, they know that nothing they say will change what has happened. Sometimes they worry that because they can't change what has happened, there's nothing they can do to help. Fortunately, there are many ways people can and do help grieving friends. Full article |
Hydrate for Health
Victoria Roberts, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian
This year's North Shore Elder Services Meals on Wheels spring nutrition education program focused on the importance of hydration. As the weather warms up and our bodies lose more water, it is more important than ever to make sure that you are getting enough fluids. Full article |
