Researchers at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital are hot on the trail of elderly “super-agers” - whose sharp memories avoid typical age-related declines - in an attempt to study whether there are interventions that can improve prospects for the rest of us. Assistant Professor of Neurology 

It’s an all too common situation. A family is at the bedside of a loved one who is seriously ill and nearing the end of life. Each member of the family has a different idea of what should be done and what the patient would have wanted.

Far too...

We’ve all heard stories about the dangers of elderly drivers. A senior woman accidentally hits the gas instead of the brake pedal and crashes into a building. A 90-year-old man backs his Cadillac onto a sidewalk, striking several people. Not only can unsafe elderly drivers kill or injure themselves while on the...

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The healthcare system is more confusing than ever.  Amid a new government administration there are a lot of unanswered questions about where our healthcare system is heading.  In network, out of network, covered service or not; it’s all enough to make you feel sick! ...

What to look for while visiting aging family during the holidays: Ask about future plans

Spending time with family is one of the best things about the holiday season. For those with aging loved ones, this time is priceless in many ways. While it is a chance to...

The holidays can be a time of stress, fatigue and anxiety for many. Try these tips to prevent stress and depression, especially if the holidays have taken an emotional toll on you in previous years.
- Acknowledge your feeling. Be aware of how you feel and what is triggering your feelings.
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At Surprenant & Beneski, P.C., more frequently than you would expect, we assist individuals and couples whose aging parents are losing their faculties and have not documented their wishes for the future. In some cases, in addition to not having a will or trust to ensure desired distribution of their assets, they...

"I thought I was prepared for the death of someone I’d loved for more than half a century. I wasn’t." By Richard Toth

It was late August, a Monday evening. After supper, we took our mugs of tea out to the patio. We watched...