Cleaning out a parent’s home can be daunting
Q: My parents passed away within a short time of each other. Now my siblings and I face the daunting task of cleaning out their house to get it ready…
Grieving spouses may need to find new life partners
Q: My mother passed away a little over a year ago after a long illness. My father was amazing as a caregiver and he was devastated after her death. They…
No changes in services planned due to merger
Q: I live in Dracut and have been getting services from your agency. The homemaker helps me with personal care, housekeeping and shopping. My daughter told me she read in…
Many with diabetes aren’t aware they have it
Q: My husband was recently admitted to the hospital following a dizzy spell and falling. His blood sugar count was very high, and after several tests we found out he…
Bring up driving concerns sooner rather than later
Q: My mother has shown signs of dementia over the last year or so. There are several issues we have concerns about but driving is our biggest worry. She is…
Talk to a doctor before stopping aspirin therapy
Q: Almost 20 years ago my primary care physician suggested I should start taking a low-dose aspirin every day. After reading several articles over the past few months I stopped…
MS can result in cognitive decline
Q: A friend of mine was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis many years ago. She has had excellent medical care and therapy since she was first diagnosed. Recently we have both…
Housing tips for empty nesters
Q: After raising five children my husband and I have been “empty nesters” for quite a few years. We’ve realized it doesn’t make sense to stay in this large house…
Avoiding isolation after retirement
Q: I will be retiring within the year. I should be able to live comfortably since I have made wise financial investments. The decision to retire was still a difficult…
Does medical marijuana really work?
Q: A friend recently mentioned in confidence her physician approved the use of medical marijuana to help with the severe pain she has been experiencing. She doesn’t want other people…