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What You Need to Know about Vape-Associated Pulmonary Illness (VAPI)

With a drastic increase in the number of suspected VAPI cases, Massachusetts recently instituted a four-month ban on the sale of vaping products. Learn more about the illness behind the vape ban.

What You Need to Know about Vape-Associated Pulmonary Illness (VAPI)

A Preview of the 2018-2019 Flu Season

As the days get colder, it's time to think about scheduling your flu shot. South Shore Health's Director of Infectious Disease answers common questions about the 2018-2019 flu season.

A Preview of the 2018-2019 Flu Season

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South Shore VNA Receives Five-Star Rating for Patient Experience

South Shore VNA received a five-star rating by CMS for exceptional patient experience.

South Shore VNA Receives Five-Star Rating for Patient Experience

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How Older Adults Can Manage Their Risk of Falls

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in older adults. Learn the steps you can take to stay on your feet.

How Older Adults Can Manage Their Risk of Falls

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What the Walk for Hospice Means to Hospice Nurses

Home care nurses Teddy Decosta, RN and Michelle Bache, RN explain how the Walk for Hospice supports what they do every day for patients on the South Shore.

What the Walk for Hospice Means to Hospice Nurses

10 Ways to Identify and Alleviate Stress Featured

Infographic: Caregiver Stress

In this infographic, learn the specific signs of caregiver stress and how to cope with that strain when caring for a loved one.

Infographic: Caregiver Stress

How to Keep Older Drivers Safe

Aging can affect our ability to drive safely. South Shore Health offers tips on how to start a conversation about driving with your older loved ones.

How to Keep Older Drivers Safe

How Home Health Aides Ease the Burden on Cargegivers

Supporting a loved one who needs additional care can be tough. Learn how South Shore Health's private home care services can help your family.

How Home Health Aides Ease the Burden on Cargegivers

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Three Common Myths about Grief

Unfortunately, all of us will grieve the loss of a loved one at some point in our lives. Despite the fact that loss is a universal experience, grief...

Three Common Myths about Grief

Three Benefits Seniors Experience When Exercising to Music

It doesn't only make exercise more fun--music helps older adults stay healthy. Learn more on the South Shore Health blog.

Three Benefits Seniors Experience When Exercising to Music