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The Poop Talk: Awkward but Important Stuff – Part  II, Constipation Management

September 26, 2023

By: Dr. Tanvi Maharaja PT, DPT At Signature Healthcare Now that we know what constipation is (check out this article), let us discuss what we can do to optimize gut health and manage it. The following are key points in maintaining healthy bowels: 1. Consistency: Our bowels love consistency: with the timing and type of food intake, … More The Poop Talk: Awkward but Important Stuff – Part  II, Constipation Management

What is fiber and are you eating enough of it?

September 5, 2023

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?

RESILIENCE!!

August 29, 2023

By: Marsha Weiner, LICSW, Manager of Behavioral Health Services, Signature Healthcare Having spent many years in the field of mental health and social work, it has always been clear that some people are able to bounce back from trauma, stress, and difficult situations, while others really struggle to move forward.   In other words, some are more resilient … More RESILIENCE!!

Sugar Substitutes: Are They As Sweet As They Seem?

August 22, 2023

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?

The Poop Talk: Awkward but Important Stuff: Part 1

August 2, 2023

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

Supporting All Has “No Wrong Door”

June 6, 2023

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”

SELF-ESTEEM AND MENTAL HEALTH

May 30, 2023

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

CVWU First Annual Women’s Conference

May 16, 2023

This post is by Tina Cardoso, Executive Director, Cape Verdean Women United On Saturday, March 18th, Cape Verdean Women United hosted our first annual women’s conference in honor of Women’s history month. The event featured several panelists highlighting important issues that affect women in our community and interactive workshops. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell opened … More CVWU First Annual Women’s Conference