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Many Drugs Not Well-Suited for the Elderly

As people age, they are likely to require more and more medications for a variety of ailments. But if those multiple medications are prescribed by a number of doctors, patients can run into trouble. Some drugs don’t interact well with others. Some simply are not ideal for senior citizens.

2012/07/19

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How To Survive Parents Moving Into Your Boston Home

Start here to make the transition of parents moving in as seamless as possible.

2012/05/16

Mother, Family, Daughter, Talking

Mother’s Day: Helping Mom

Mother’s Day is next Sunday. So we need to talk more about our moms.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030–2012/05/07

WBZ TV'S YADIRES NOVA-SALCEDO & GLORIA PASCUAL ON CENTRO

Caregiver Homes – Helping the Elderly & Disabled in Massachusetts

March 24, 2012 If you’re taking care of an elderly family member or a young person who is disabled, here is some important information you should know about that could be of great benefit to […]

WBZ-TV–2012/03/22

Police released surveillance photos of an elderly bank robbery suspect just hours after the robbery took place.

Hingham Police Search For Elderly Armed Bank Robber

Hingham police are looking for a man they say robbed the Hingham Institution for Savings on Saturday afternoon.

2011/12/03

Surveillance video shows a man stealing a purse from a woman in Manchester, New Hampshire.

NH Police Search For Robbers Preying On Elderly Women

Manchester Police are seeking two men in separate robberies of elderly women.

2011/07/14

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Son-In-Law Rescues Woman Who Drove Into Woburn Pool

A wild ride in Woburn ended when a grandmother crashed her car into the family pool.

2011/04/01

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NH Rep. Trying To Get Rid Of State Test For Elderly Drivers

New Hampshire State Representative Robert Williams is 84 years old, and he is not a big fan of mandatory road tests for seniors.

2011/03/08

A Lynn grandmother was shoved to the ground during a robbery attempt in Lynn on Tuesday.

Men Help Nab Teen Who Shoved & Robbed Elderly Woman In Lynn

A 15-year-old from Lynn is charged with knocking down an 89-year-old woman and stealing her purse.

2011/03/01

Debbie Belcher, 37, is accused of stealing from elderly people she worked for. (credit: Middleboro Police Department)

Middleboro Police: Worker Stole From Elderly

When Middleboro Detective Simmone Ryder first started digging, she knew an elderly couple in her town had been fleeced by an in-home health care worker.

2011/02/21

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