AARP MA awards organizations grants to make their communities more livable
BY MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTS
On June 29, 2022, AARP Massachusetts announced that it would be awarding several organizations across the Bay State...
Watch Out
By Marianne Delorey Ph.D.
The patient's autonomy always, always should be respected, even if it is absolutely contrary - the decision is contrary to best...
Crows know
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
I didn’t mind finding a hamburger roll in my white bird bath, or a banana slice, raisin bread, or chokecherry...
Massachusetts social isolation task force assembles and hosts summit
BY MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTS
AARP Massachusetts State President Sandra Harris has convened a task force made up of state and municipal employees,...
Recession or depression – Reverse Mortgages as the solution
By Alain Valles, MBA, MS
One of the oldest economic quips is — “a recession is when you lose your job, and a depression is...
What are you nurturing?
By Marianne Delorey, Contributing Writer
“Removing negativity from your life leaves room for more positivity to grow.” - Unknown
This year, I have thrown my whole...
We did it for Grandma
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
The recipe for this meal begins “Dig a hole.”
Following a family tradition that began decades before I was born and...
AARP Massachusetts presents webinar series on brain health
BY MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTS
Despite common misconceptions, a weakening brain is not an inevitable part of aging. It’s true that the brain...
Reverse Mortgages – You should be concerned. I am.
By Alain Valles, MBA, MS
I’ve been helping senior homeowners for over 20 years navigate how to financially age in place. Reverse mortgages are an...
Spring cleaning and the dusty mind
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
With good intentions and delusions about the extent of my ambition, I compile a list of household chores to complete...
