Task Force Examines Role of Mobile Health Technology in COVID-19 Pandemic
AMHERST — An international task force, including two UMass Amherst computer scientists, concludes in new research that mobile health (mHealth)
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WNEU, Big Y Community-based Pharmacy Residency Program Accredited
SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNEU) College of Pharmacy Health Sciences and Big Y Foods, Inc. Community-Based Residency Program
Read MoreMHA Receives New Minivan Via Community Transit Grant
SPRINGFIELD — MHA has received a new minivan specially converted to increase community integration and access for those the agency
Read MoreAdCare to Host Virtual Narcan Training on Aug. 25
WORCESTER — AdCare will host a free, virtual training on how to administer the overdose-reversing drug naloxone, or Narcan, on
Read MoreMercy Medical Center Recognized for Stroke Treatment
SPRINGFIELD — For the seventh year in a row, Mercy Medical Center has received the American Heart Assoc./American Stroke Assoc.
Read MoreBaker-Polito Administration Releases Enhanced Community-level COVID-19 Data
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration has released additional data on community-level spread of COVID-19 in order to target additional resources
Read MoreWestfield State University Appoints Maggie Balch Dean of Students
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University appointed Maggie Balch dean of students. She will report to Vice President for Student Affairs
Read MoreWSU, HCC Announce Biotechnology Program Partnership
WESTFIELD — Westfield State University (WSU) and Holyoke Community College (HCC) have partnered to create an affordable pathway for students
Read MoreCongressman Neal Touts $1.89 Million Grant to HCC for Community Health Program
HOLYOKE — U.S. Rep. Richard Neal recently visited Holyoke Community College (HCC) to announce the awarding of a four-year, $1.89
Read MoreHealth Experts Urge Evaluation of Diet at Routine Checkups
DALLAS — The time has come for routine healthcare visits to include some form of dietary assessment and counseling, according
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Senior Planning Guide 2020
Click HERE to view the Senior Planning Guide 2020 Digital Flipbook Without a doubt, 2020 has been an unprecendented year.
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Pathlight’s Whole Children Program Makes an Impact Online
Remote Lessons By Mark Morris When COVID-19 hit and outside activities suddenly closed, Jody Santos had a concern that was
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On the Calendar
‘Heroes in Healthcare’ Exhibit Through Jan. 24: The Springfield Museums will present “Heroes in Healthcare: Celebrating Springfield’s Medical Community” at
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Career Pulse
Christopher Heights Welcomes Cote-Stosz NORTHAMPTON — Christopher Heights of Northampton announced that Crystal Cote-Stosz has joined its team as executive
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Read MoreMultiple Sclerosis Center Opens at Mercy Medical Center
SPRINGFIELD — Trinity Health Of New England announced the opening of the Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell Center for
Read MoreState Announces New Initiatives to Stop Spread of COVID-19
BOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker announced a new set of initiatives aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts,
Read MoreState Health Officials Announce Season’s First Human Case of West Nile Virus
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in
Read MoreGetting Started
Follow These Five Steps When It’s Time to Talk About Care Whether your loved one needs full-time care or you’re
Read MoreHaving the Talk
Ten Tips on How to Approach a Difficult Topic From the AARP FOUNDATION The reality is that some conversations are
Read MoreDoes Your Loved One Need Help? Some Scenarios
From VISITING ANGELS Here are sample conversation starters and strategies to introduce home-care services to your loved one. Each scenario
Read MoreIs It Dementia or Normal Aging?
Understand the Difference, and Seek Help If It’s Needed By Beth Cardillo As Baby Boomers are getting older and representing
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How Will You Know If Your Older Parents Need Help? By Brenda Labbe Many experience aging as a joyful time
Read MoreLiving & Care Options
The Next Phase It’s Important to Understand Your Alternatives By Eric Aasheim Moving from home to a senior-living community is
Read MoreThere’s No Place Like Home
Some Questions and Answers About Home-care Services By Tania Spear What is home care? Home-care services are delivered to clients
Read MoreA Dose of Good Advice
Eight Tips for Medication Management for Seniors By Kara James In general, as we age, our need for a variety
Read MorePaying for Care
Cost of Living Many Options Are Available for Seniors and Their Families From the NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING Many older
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Five Things to Know About Long-term-care Insurance By ELLEN STARK for the AARP BULLETIN By the time you reach 65,
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To effectively plan and budget, one must keep accurate and up-to-date information on income and expenses. This worksheet will certainly
Read MoreSenior Resources
These regional and statewide nonprofits can help families make decisions and access resources related to elder-care planning. AARP Massachusetts 1
Read MoreMaking the Change
Five Steps to Take When Your Parents Need Assisted Living By MERRITT WHITLEY Many families look to assisted-living facilities to
Read MoreWhat Is Hospice Care?
It’s Not About Giving Up, but About Quality of Life From the AMERICAN ACADEMY OF HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE There
Read MoreEstate Planning
Dispelling Estate-planning Myths It’s Important to Act Based on Facts, Not What You Think You Know By Gina M. Barry
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It’s Helpful … Like Driving with Google Maps By Liz Sillin It is a product of the COVID-19 era, but
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Consider These Important Estate-planning Documents By KEN COUGHLIN Making sure you have the right estate-planning documents is one of the
Read MoreLive Well Springfield’s Age-Friendly Coalition Sends Social-isolation Packages to Older Adults
SPRINGFIELD — The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant struggles for individuals and families to see loved ones. It is especially
Read MoreSpringfield College Promotes M. Susan Guyer
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Martha Potvin announced that M. Susan Guyer has been
Read MoreAmerican Academy of Pediatrics Offers Guidance for Safe Return to Youth Sports
ITASCA, Ill. — Sports activities offer children and teens many physical and psychological health benefits besides fitness, such as socializing
Read MoreCooley Dickinson Upgrades Cancer-treatment Technology
NORTHAMPTON — In late July, the Radiation Oncology team at the Vitkauskas Crowe Radiation Oncology Suite, part of the Mass
Read MoreFour Hundred Children Receive Second ‘J-Camp in a Box’
SPRINGFIELD — The Jewish Community Center of Springfield (JCC) and Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts (JFS) have partnered to
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