Spring OWLL Courses
You are About to Flourish! How? By Taking Exciting Spring OWLL Courses with Your Talented Lexington Neighbors! Much research tells us that we can increase the quality and length of…
SENIOR MATTERS
Shutterstock MINDFUL EATING FOR SENIORS The spring season is upon us, and it is a great time to start thinking about how to make small changes in our daily lives…
FISH Drivers Needed
Enjoy Driving or Talking on the Telephone? Driving for FISH is rewarding. L exington needs more FISH, and we’re not talking trout – unless it drives a stick or uses…
Lexington Senior Services along with Regis College is Offering New Series
SHUTTERSTOCK Health and Wellness Series Led by Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy Mondays February 10 – April 28th – No Class on February 17th or April 21st Participate in engaging group…
Senior Matters – Fall Prevention
H ave you fallen lately? Have you fallen and fractured a bone? Are you afraid of falling? If you have answered “yes” to one of the above, please read…
Taking the Fear and Fiction Out of Hospice
By Christine Dixon | There are few words that cause more fear, or are more misunderstood, than “hospice”. Mention the “h” word, and most people, including some doctors, have misconceptions…
Living All the Way
Why does there seem to be an increased fascination with the experience of growing older? I think it is safe to assume it is because the baby boomers have come…
Supporting Family Caregivers
SHUTTERSTOCK A new study from AARP on how well states support family caregivers who support seniors at home ranked Massachusetts 39th in the nation. Let’s just say that leaves…
Senior Matters-Tips for Recovering at Home and Avoiding Hospital Readmission
By Jack Cross | The nurse comes into your hospital room and says that you are ready to be discharged. You’re happy to be going home to the comfortable surroundings…
SENIORS PREPARE FOR WINTER WEATHER!
Senior Citizens are encouraged to prepare for Emergencies such as severe winter weather this time of year. The Town of Lexington Health Division and the Human Services Department join the…
November is National Family Caregiver Month
November is National Family Caregiver Month. Care Managers: A Valuable Resource for Family Caregivers.
Tips for Downsizing
Thinking about moving out of your home and downsizing to a smaller home? Out of the Box Moves is a company that specializes in moving and downsizing and has a…
Navigating How to Safely Age in Place
The number of Lexington senior residents choosing to “age in place” is continually increasing. It takes a great deal of work and planning to remain in your own home as…
Depression Among Seniors
At any age, depression is insidious. Like a fog, depression creeps across a person’s emotional landscape, obscuring all the joy in its path. The fog can roll in slowly –…
Technology for Seniors
By Hemali Shah- Senior Services Coordinator Technology is changing the way we interact with the world and the way the world interacts with us. The biggest impact we have noticed…
Mindful Eating
The spring season is upon us and it is a great time to start thinking about how we can make small changes in our daily lives to become healthier. When…
