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How to Beat Extreme Heat and Stay Healthy This Summer

July is the hottest month of the year in Massachusetts. And it's off to a scorching start. Extreme heat and humidity are in the forecast from July 1 through the July 4th holiday, and those weather conditions can be hazardous to your health.

How to Beat Extreme Heat and Stay Healthy This Summer

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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

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

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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

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Ten Ways to Identify and Alleviate Caregiver Stress

Caring for a sick or elderly loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Learn how to identify signs of burnout and tips to alleviate stress.

Ten Ways to Identify and Alleviate Caregiver Stress

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Debunking 5 Common Myths About Palliative Care

Palliative care is an often misunderstood healthcare specialty. This blog debunks myths that we would like patients and families to understand.

Debunking 5 Common Myths About Palliative Care

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10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Home Care Provider

Ten important questions to ask agencies during your home care search.

10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Home Care Provider

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The Importance of Talking About End-of-Life Care

South Shore Hospital Pastoral Care Manager explains why it's so important for families to talk about end-of-life care.

The Importance of Talking About End-of-Life Care