By: Kylie Spiro, Communications Coordinator, BAMSI In 1999, June officially became Pride Month in the United States. It has since grown into a massive celebration within the LGBTQ+ community. But October marks a perhaps lesser-known month-long celebration, LGBTQ+ History Month. LGBTQ+ History Month was first celebrated in the United States in 1994, the month of … More The Importance of LGBTQ History Month
By: Lindsay Schwartz, RD, LDN at Signature Healthcare. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is not digested by the body. Fiber is found in plant foods, like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Think of the edible seeds and skins on fruits and vegetables. Fiber has so many benefits, including lowering bad cholesterol … More What is fiber and are you eating enough of it?
What are sugar substitutes? By: Tayla Carter, MS, LDN, Registered Dietitian (RD) at the Signature Healthcare Outpatient Nutrition Clinic Sugar substitutes, or non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS), are artificial or naturally occurring substances that are used to sweeten food and beverage products, without adding sugar, and contain little to no calories. These sweeteners are often found in … More Sugar Substitutes: Are They As Sweet As They Seem?
By: Emily Ann Richmond, Marketing Coordinator at BAMSI Harm reduction is an essential public health approach aimed at minimizing the negative consequences of risky behaviors, such as substance abuse, without necessarily demanding abstinence. The dedicated and caring individuals who work in the harm reduction field, such as the staff at BAMSI”s Community Outreach, Prevention, and … More Fostering a Supportive Environment in the Community for Harm Reduction Staff
By: Alyssa White RD, LDN, Clinical Nutrition Manager at Signature Healthcare Summer has officially started, and with it comes all of the delicious fruits and vegetables that we associate with it. When I think of summer and snacks, I usually think of fruit salad, a slice of watermelon, or an angel cake with whipped cream … More The Sweet Taste of Summer Produce!
By: Dr. Tanvi Maharaja PT, DPT at Signature Healthcare. We don’t appreciate the small things in life until we don’t have them anymore. Such as bowel movements. While some of us are blessed in this department, others are miserable: some more periodically so than others. We don’t really think much of it unless it becomes … More The Poop Talk: Awkward but Important Stuff: Part 1
By: Meaghan Avery, Senior Program Director-Healthy Living at Old Colony YMCA. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Old Colony YMCA worked to address the immediate need for emergency food support. In October 2020, we distributed 504 food boxes per weekend via our drive-thru to members of our community in under 30 minutes, three Saturdays … More Feeding our Community Through Love, Food & Support!
By Nicole Long, CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Even though May has come to an end, we at OCES would like to extend the celebration into June! May was Older Americans Month, which recognizes and celebrates older adults’ contributions to our society. Have you heard? Massachusetts has more residents aged 60 or older than … More A Time to Celebrate Contributions and Legacies: Older Americans Month!
By: Erlynn St. Cyr, Marketing Specialist At Old Colony Elder Services No matter gender, identity, race, or sexual orientation, OCES supports everyone without exception and welcomes all. From our perspective, there is “no wrong door” when an older adult (age 60+), or individuals living with a disability, contacts any one of the Aging & Disability … More Supporting All Has “No Wrong Door”
Post written by: Marsha Weiner, LICSW, Manager of Behavioral Health Services, Signature Healthcare Self-esteem or self-worth are such broad concepts and can be overused. What do they really mean? The definition according to Meriam Webster Dictionary: A confidence and satisfaction in oneself: SELF-RESPECT. For those with positive self-esteem, having confidence in themselves and their decisions … More SELF-ESTEEM AND MENTAL HEALTH
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