Elder Care Blog
News & Updates from Senior Resource Center, Inc.
A Calm Take on AI: Book Review
I can barely type on my keyboard, I don’t excel at Excel, and I’ve deservedly been called a “boomer” when talking tech. So why should my opinion on AI matter? Well, because I just read a 300-page book on it. Because I’m a 30+ year attorney trained to study complex...
Maximizing Your MassHealth Benefits for 2026
Now that we’ve settled into 2026, it’s a great time to review your MassHealth coverage and make sure you’re fully taking advantage of the benefits available to you. Whether you’re newly enrolled or have been covered for years, a quick review can help ensure your...
Long-Distance Caregiving Tips for Adult Children
How to manage caregiving from a distance.
Stay Safe from Holiday Scams: What to Watch Out for in 2025
The holiday season is a time for connection, generosity, and celebration, but unfortunately, it’s also when scammers become most active. As technology advances, so do their tricks. Artificial intelligence (AI) now makes it easier for fraudsters to create convincing...
Joanne Struzziero Zahn Named Director of Operations at Senior Resource Center Inc.
In 2005, I was standing in my neighborhood talking to a friend. “Hey Anthony, how’s work?” he asked. “Good, thanks, Bob. We’re actually looking for a receptionist,” I replied. Bob said, “Really? My sister’s friend is looking for a job.” And just like that, the...
What Is The Veterans Aid & Attendance Pension?
The Veterans Aid & Attendance Pension is a non-taxable monetary benefit paid monthly directly to an eligible veteran and/or their spouse who is in need of the aid of another person to perform functions of daily living. Those eligible to receive such payments can...
How to Qualify for Medicaid Long-Term Care in Massachusetts
Understanding Medicaid and Long-Term Care Planning for long-term care is a reality many seniors and their families face. In Massachusetts, Medicaid (MassHealth) can cover the high costs of nursing homes or in-home assistance. But navigating the application and...
The Importance of Daily Meditation For Caregivers
Caregiving is a role that comes from the heart, but it is also one of the most emotionally and physically demanding responsibilities a person can take on. The constant attention, long hours, and weight of another’s needs can leave caregivers feeling overwhelmed,...
Who Does The Caregiving and How Do You Pay For It?
The goal of most, if not all, is to age in place at home (house, condo, 55+ community, apartment, senior housing complex) or in the home of a family member or friend, usually the actual caregiver. Most home care is provided on a voluntary basis by committed and...
Book Review: Silent Determination
First-time author Peter Cahill details his 42-year marriage to the love of his life, Andrea. The story begins when an immature Irish city boy meets a sophisticated suburban Italian girl. Not quite the Montagues and Capulets (i.e., Romeo and Juliet), but not exactly...
Caregivers, The “Back-Bone Of Senior Care”
Caregivers are compassionate, dedicated, and resilient. Whether they're family members, friends, or professional caregivers, their unwavering commitment ensures the well-being and comfort of our elderly loved ones. Yet, the journey of caregiving is often laden with...
The Nursing Home Placement Nightmare: What Families Need to Know
Anyone who thinks “nightmare” is too strong a word has clearly never tried to find a nursing home for a loved one. The nightmare emotions of anxiety and dread are all too real for families who realize their loved one is no longer safe at home; or when the cost of care...