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Elderly Support
Patient- and family-centered care guides all of our decisions as we care for the medical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of our patients. We work closely with patients’ physicians and other community health providers to prevent and manage acute and chronic illness, so patients can avoid hospitalization and remain in their home.
Four Simple Steps to Reduce Fall Risks for the Elderly
A fall can cause life-changing injuries especially among the elderly. Steps you can take to minimize the risk of falls.
BlogYour Loved One Was Diagnosed with Dementia — Now What?
If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, it’s likely that at some point, you’ve felt a little overwhelmed.
BlogFive Questions About Home Care, Answered
Home health care offers everything from medical care to additional social support to help with daily tasks. Learn more about the options offered at South Shore Health.
Blog4 Steps to Reducing Your COVID-19 Risk as Massachusetts Reopens
What activities are safe as states reopen? Todd Ellerin, MD shares four things to consider: People, Space, Time, and a COVID-19 Infection Prevention Bundle.
BlogUnderstanding Arthritis: Five Things to Know
May is Arthritis Awareness Month, a time to draw attention to the painful joint condition that affects close to 60 million in the U.S. Jesse Reisner, DO, a rheumatologist at South Shore Medical Center, answers questions about arthritis causes, symptoms and treatments.
BlogBridget Mazenkas: More Quality Time With Patients is Possible Through Home Care
November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the dedicated, nurses, therapists and social workers who provide skilled, compassionate care to patients in their homes. At South Shore Health, our Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) team works collaboratively to care for patients...
BlogPain-Free and Active Again, Hip Replacement Surgery ‘Has Allowed Me to Do It’
Despite the painful arthritis in his hips, David Payne wasn’t sure he should have hip replacement surgery. “At my age, I was wondering if I should get it done,” the Weymouth resident recalled. “But the doctor (orthopedic surgeon Michael Ayers, MD) recommended it.” And Payne is glad he did.
BlogHome Care
South Shore Health’s Home Care Division offers a variety of services for patients of every age. If you need help caring for a newborn baby, have had surgery, have an acute or chronic medical condition, are disabled, are living alone, or need help to stay independent and in your home, our home care...
How to Go Back to School Safely during COVID-19
There are many factors to consider as we decide how to safely educate children this fall. Get an infectious disease expert's take on what educators and parents need to think about.
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