Our Joy Approach

Traditions Home Health Services

Our Joy Approach

WHY JOY

The Research Is Clear

Traditions was founded on the belief that each person deserves purpose and joy - no matter what their age or life stage. A wealth of research across the globe has uncovered the growing evidence that increased joy and happiness lead to better health outcomes.


According to the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, “a critical mass of research has provided what might be the most basic and irrefutable argument in favor of happiness: Happiness and good health go hand-in-hand. Indeed, scientific studies have been finding that happiness can make our hearts healthier, our immune systems stronger, and our lives longer.”

A survey of over 1700 adults* found that joy and similar emotions led to “a lower risk of coronary heart disease.” Other studies point to benefits such as increased longevity, lower blood pressure, less stress, and fewer aches and pains. The findings are clear – increased joy is better for your health!

How we do it?

The Traditions mission is to bring a new approach to home health care by teaching caregivers to actively observe and listen for clues to find what simple pleasures will bring greater joy and happiness into our clients’ lives every day. When our clients can’t get out into the world to experience it, we do our best to bring the world to them – and we make it part of their care plan. Clients often become more responsive and engaged, finding a new lease on life in their later years. The ripple effect can make a significant impact on your life too. When your loved one is happier, and you know they’re safe, it takes pressure and stress off of you, allowing you to spend more quality time with your loved one. Traditions is pleased to be able to spread joy to seniors in Hingham, Newton, Barnstable, Milton, Cambridge, and throughout Greater Boston.

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Specialty “Joy” Services

Sometimes, a break from routine is necessary. Traditions knows that life is for living, and we go out of our way to provide experiences that bring joy and happiness. Whatever your loved one desires, we will do our best to provide!

  • Beauty treatments, nail and hair care 
  • A relaxing massage
  • Preparing a favorite meal
  • Shopping excursions
  • Special outings such as trips to the theater venue
  • At-home fitness to prevent falls, increase stamina, etc.

Our aim is to keep your loved one feeling better than ever. We bring personal enrichment to them!

Music & Art Therapies

Research has shown that music and art therapies are wonderfully effective ways to keep your loved one engaged and happy. According to Humana, “music is not only beautiful, it can also be therapeutic.” And according to the American Music Therapy Association, research shows music therapy can be used to help:

  • Improve overall physical rehabilitation
  • Facilitate movement
  • Increase motivation to engage in treatment
  • Offer emotional support for the client and his or her family
  • Provide an outlet to express feelings

If your loved one has been involved in the arts in the past, but can’t do these things the way they used to, we’ll help them to figure out how to do these in a new way to still bring them joy and purpose.

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Our promise to LGBTQ+ patients:

  • Our staff will treat you in a friendly and professional manner and with the highest level of confidentiality.


  • We are dedicated to providing a welcoming, bias-free environment to all of our LGBTQ+ patients.


  • We want our patients to feel free and safe and to be open
    about their sexual orientation and gender identity with their  caregivers and to expect nothing less than utmost respect and encouragement in return.


  • We will help identify safe and trusted resources in the community to help support your health care needs.


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Art Therapy

Art therapy can be used as a complement to traditional mental health treatment. The aim is to manage behaviors, process feelings, reduce stress and anxiety, and increase self-esteem. Resources to Recover cites the following benefits from art therapy:

  • Self-discovery
  • Self-esteem
  • Emotional release
  • Stress relief

Helping clients remember songs from their youth, playing instruments or painting or drawing, we draw out the best in your loved one through multiple art modalities.

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