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Aging Americans stay home with aid of ‘villages’

With the help of nonprofit groups known as “villages,” retirees are enjoying many of the perks that residents of retirement or assisted-living communities receive, at a fraction of the cost.

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Bay State strives to provide secure retirements

Bay State strives to provide secure retirements

Baby boomer “tsunami” catches state by surprise.

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Gov. Patrick cuts $15.5 million from elderly services

Gov. Patrick cuts $15.5 million from elderly services

“Cutting community based services for the elderly is fiscally wrong-headed,” said Mass Home Care Executive Director Al Norman. “Day care and foster care programs keep seniors out of more expensive institutions. At a time when revenues are limited, it makes sense to invest in programs that save taxpayer’s money.”

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What to look for in a home care agency

By Angela Rocheleau There is a great interest in home-health services these days as the boomer population begins turning 65. With so many options available it has become a more intense process than ever before to search for the right home health agency. An educated consumer needs to have a sense of guidelines: what do [...]

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