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Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is offering a complimentary resource guide to older adults and caregivers in the greater Brockton area.

Old Colony Elder Services is part of Elder Education & Community Outreach (EECO), which is a collaborative effort of Brockton area health and human services organizations working...

Solar energy based heating systems are the ultimate energy saving measures to cut down the costs of using conventional energy sources. This alternative source of energy is clean, will not cease and does not pose a threat to environment. Therefore, energy absorbed from the sun produces an unlimited resource of energy, unlike traditional sources of energy that are reducing alarmingly and do not emit toxic green house gases (the carbon dioxide gases) in the environment.

The use of...

Falling is no problem when we are young but it becomes a serious issue as we age.  There are three (3) systems that need to be functioning in order to reduce serious falls.  This article is to make you aware of them so you can monitor yourself and your loved ones to prevent serious injury.

Every day we hear about an elderly person falling and hurting themselves badly and sometimes the falls may cause critical injuries; most of these injuries could have been...

The recent influx of seniors and retirees into the population has nursing homes severely overcrowded and Americans asking themselves in record numbers: "Just what is adult day care and how can it help me?"  To answer this we will look at the problem as logically as we can, in a manner that can be easily understood by anyone, regardless of experience in the field or practical life experience.

Considering that the the Baby Boomer population, (the largest...

Death in the Bible versus Quran: Job and the Shadow of death (1)

1. In the Quran, Death is mentioned 34 times, and the Shadow of death is not found therein.

It is interesting that Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses etc. did not talk about the Shadow of death and it is Job who was the first one ever who talks about the Shadow of death.

A Biblical verse (Job 1:1) talks about Job’s Character, it says thatJob was perfect, blameless...

Understanding Elder Abuse

Kanshi Ram , a homeless,  87 years old farmer, feels  like carrying the dead weight of life being abandoned by his own children and uprooted from a house which he used to command and direct a few years ago. He is surviving on the charities of distant relatives. It is piteous that, Kanshi Ram’s perpetrators are his own children whom he taught to say their first word and take their first step. There are ostensibly inadequate reasons...

What is Home Health?

Home Health Care is skilled nursing care and certain other health care services that you receive in your home for the treatment of an illness or injury. This could also include physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Medicare Part A will cover home health expenses at 100%. Private duty home care is not covered by Medicare and is paid for by the individual receiving the service. This type of service usually includes housekeeping and other routine personal...

The Wisdom of Older Women

Why is it that aging has become such a scary thing?  Now, in traditional Latino culture, elders are revered, respected and listened to.  However, as Latinos in the U.S., we have this dichotomy of having respect for our elders in some circumstances, and at the same time, having a fear of aging and being "old," "out of date" or "not in touch."

While we know that some women age beautifully, both...

Q: What is home health care?
A:Home health care is a service that permits patients to receive personalized health care, maintaining their quality of life in the privacy and comfort of their homes.

Q: Why home health care?
A:Home health care is a cost-effective option for receiving health care services. Returning to one’s home and family can quicken recovery and improve the quality of life for both patient and family or caregiver.

Established in 1980, Hudson Accessibility Products is a leading supplier of new, reconditioned and rental stairlifts, as well as products providing home and commercial accessible moving solutions. Along with a unique purchase, rental, and reconditioned options, they have established a reputation for quality, customer satisfaction and value.

Hudson Accessibility Products is a division of Hudson Home Health Care, Inc., recognized nationally for excellence, having received...