Middle-American Comfortable
By Janice Lindsay
Contributing Writer
“Mocha mousse.” Sounds luscious.
But we’re not discussing dessert. We’re talking color, the Pantone color of the year for 2025. Mocha mousse...
The graying of our prisons
By Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D.
CNN reported last month that older women in Japan are occasionally getting themselves arrested in order to get into prisons...
Explore AARP volunteer opportunities
By Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director
AARP Massachusetts offers meaningful volunteer opportunities that allow you to give back and connect with others. Our volunteers...
A billionaire’s life?
By Janice Lindsay
Contributing Writer
At a recent family party, we played a game where a game card asked a provocative question and each player gave...
Helping make Massachusetts even more livable
By Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director
If you’re looking to make a change in your community, AARP Massachusetts is here to help. We’re committed...
Grown-ups muddle through
By Janice Lindsay
Contributing Writer
When I was a child, I envied grown-ups.
They seemed so self-assured, confident, and in control. They knew how to cook, and...
Caring for the Caregiver
By Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D.
“Sometimes asking for help is the most meaningful example of self-reliance.” – Cory Booker, U.S. Senator.
The other day, we had...
Big wins for the aging population in 2024
By Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director
As we approach the end of the year, AARP Massachusetts has lots to celebrate. From comprehensive long-term care...
Simplify, simplify
By Janice Lindsay
Contributing Writer
“Our life is frittered away by details…Simplify, simplify,” said Henry David Thoreau, 19th-century Concord philosopher.
Never mind that while Henry was simplifying...
Supporting family caregivers in the Bay State
By Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director
November is National Family Caregivers month. More than 48 million family caregivers—1 in 5 voters—help older parents, spouses,...
