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Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care: What’s the Difference?

Posted on January 5, 2021
According to the National Institute on Aging, both palliative and hospice care offer symptom management, relief of suffering and end-of-life care. However, even with these common focuses, in many ways,…
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Choose a Short-term Stay this Winter

Posted on December 22, 2020
In addition to beautiful snowy days, ice skating and hot chocolate, winter months in Massachusetts also mean inclement weather, unsafe road conditions and home maintenance. These types of situations can…
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SALMON Health and Retirement Prepares for COVID-19 Vaccine on 12/28

Posted on December 21, 2020
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SALMON Health and Retirement is preparing for the recently-approved COVID-19 vaccine with the help of UMass Memorial Health Care. The organization plans to vaccinate 700 residents and 1,500 staff members…
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COVID-19 Preparedness: How We’re Keeping Residents Safe

Posted on December 18, 2020
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These are unpredictable, and for many of us, unprecedented times. As the country strives to contain the coronavirus, we must all work together to do what we can to stop…
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Senior Mental Health: 6 Ways to Improve Cognition & Emotion as We Age

Posted on December 14, 2020
Memory problems, cognitive decline and a growing loneliness epidemic, all make seniors especially vulnerable to mental health issues. According to a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study of mental health…
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New Program Increases Residents’ Levels of Joy at The Willows at Westborough

Posted on December 7, 2020
Personalized Exercise Program Director and Certified Holistic Coach at The Willows at Westborough, Dawna Salkiewicz, is bringing Residents in the community some joy this year through her JOY Workshop. The…
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