10 important financial tips for caregivers
By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer
REGION - Americans spend roughly $190 billion per year on their care recipients for out-of-pocket expenses. Closer to home, according to AARP, over...
Retiring to raise grandchildren is a growing phenomenon
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - Former Massachusetts state legislator John B. Lepper’s youngest daughter had addiction problems: Both drugs and alcohol. Not a...
Woburn’s Cummings Foundation supports older adults in a variety of ways
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
WOBURN - Bill and Joyce Cummings of Winchester began making donations, many to organizations dedicated to elders, a long time...
Sundown syndrome affects majority of adults with dementia
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - Before people became familiar with Alzheimer's or dementia due to a loved one being stricken with either disease,...
Do your homework before choosing a caregiver agency
By Janice Elizabeth Berte, Contributing Writer
REGION - When an individual or family decides to seek out caregiving services, they must ask themselves many questions....
‘Sandwich Generation’ of caregivers is caught in the middle
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Z and so on and so forth are all defined by age groups....
Shining the light on caretakers
By Marianne Delorey
“Many brave things were done that night, but none were more brave than those done by men playing minute after minute...
Tax credits possible for family caregivers
By R.R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Family caregivers are a vital but largely unrecognized component of long-term health care. However, that may be changing. Currently,...
Author says caregiver experience made her happier and more content
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
MILLBURY – When Sarahbeth Persiani began writing about her experiences as a caregiver, she had no idea it would eventually...
No Place Like Home
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“Home is heaven for beginners.” – Charles Henry Parkhurst
A few years ago, my brother and I were playing a game with...
