Finding My Voice

By Marianne Delorey Ph.D. Mother Teresa once said, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” ...
Mike Festa

AARP Massachusetts shines a light on 50+ Bay Staters who give back

BY MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTS As the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older, AARP works to strengthen...

Reverse Mortgages – Children’s concerns

By Alain Valles, MBA, MS Are you at least 62 years old and own a home with some equity? Do you wish to have access...
Janice Lindsay

A guilty pleasure, but I don’t feel guilty

By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer When my mother gave me an age-softened novel called “The Woman-Haters,” I was not excited about reading it, being a...

Finding a community where we belong

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D. “Sport creates friendships and a sense of belonging that is unrivaled.” –Alex Newsome   Bernie moved into Colony and quickly became an integral...
Mike Festa

AARP Massachusetts weighs in on FY 2023 state budget priorities

BY MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTS AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how...

Reverse Mortgages – Take action

By Alain Valles, MBA, MS No regrets. If you are at least 62 years old and own a home with some equity, then you should...

In service of others

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever...
Janice Lindsay

When walls talk

By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer I once had occasion to visit a doctor who was new to me and whose office I will never forget.  Doctor-visiting...
Mike Festa

Affordable Connectivity Program and heating assistance help

BY MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTS High speed internet is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. And with the COVID-19 pandemic now entering its...