Being an adult child raising your own children while caring for your elderly parents feels a bit like a game of tug of war. Raising children is one thing but the role reversal can be a challenge. Some parents are reluctant to enter this new dynamic with their adult child being involved...
Estate Planning Blog – Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes
Harbor Point at Centerville: When it’s time for professional memory care
Tears flowed from her eyes as she said, “I just don’t know what to say to her, how do I tell her that I can’t continue to care for her at home..."
The hair salon is where all of life’s great challenges are discussed and debated - empathetic listeners...
Maplewood Senior Living: Socialization & Seniors
The importance of a living a healthy lifestyle becomes more apparent as we age. While exercise and diet are still essential components, socialization also plays a significant role in the lives of seniors. Moreover, it has been proven that seniors who enjoy companionship are more mentally alert and feel happier day-to-day. It...
Why Choose Surprenant & Beneski, P.C.
By Dan Surprenant, Esq., CELA
As one of the managing partners at the firm, along with my sister, Michelle Beneski, I thought it would be helpful for me to share the reasons we are qualified in the specialty of Elder Law and what that means for prospective clients. I...
Thirwood Place Article – 55+ Living: It’s Not One-Size-Fits-All
Article By: Thirwood Place Senior Living Community
Over 55 and wondering what’s next when it comes to your lifestyle? Whether you’re planning for retirement or have already cut back on your work schedule, you’re probably starting to think about next steps, even if it’s only in the back of...
The Residence at Cedar Dell: What is respite and when might it be right for you?
By early December the days have become shorter and the weather continues to grow colder, the threat of our first “real” snowfall looming. For many seniors, maintaining a home throughout the winter months can be challenging. Seniors and their families worry about snow removal, losing power and unexpected falls due to the...
Celebrating our Community Partners –
National Assisted Living Week: September 12 - 19, 2021
Compassion, Community, Care
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Established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995, National Assisted Living Week® provides a unique opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding communities to recognize the role...
Coastline Elderly Services Events
This month, students from Fairhaven write letters to patrons of the council on aging, Coastline's senior employment program navigates a job market rattled by the pandemic, and we celebrate Massachusetts Farmers Market Week!
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Estate Planning for Teachers
To say the last year and a half has been a challenge would be the understatement of the century. So many have stepped up to help others and to give a sense of normalcy in such an abnormal time. One group of people especially come to mind: teachers.
Children...
Bayada Article: What You Can Do to Help Your Loved One’s Dementia Behaviors
When a loved one has dementia, managing their changing behaviors can be very challenging. In the early stages, common behaviors such as repeating a story or asking the same question several times may be annoying, but they aren’t harmful. However, as the disease progresses, behaviors can become dangerous. Behavior becomes a problem...