Physical Distancing Does Not Have to Mean Social Disconnection
By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts
Even in the best of times, social isolation is a significant problem. In Massachusetts, 540,250 people over the...
Are Reverse Mortgages good or bad?
Learn From A Local Expert
By Alain Valles, MBA, MS
A reverse mortgage gives qualified borrowers, 62 years old or older, the option to receive cash...
Creative engagement
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D., Executive Director, Colony Retirement Homes
“There are two ways of spreading light – to be the candle or the mirror that...
Perfectly imperfect
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D., Executive Director, Colony Retirement Homes
“Do I contradict myself? Very well, then I contradict myself, I am large, I contain multitudes.”...
Just a little scared
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
When my granddaughter was four, she attended a friend’s birthday party at an outdoor amusement park. Its central feature was a...
Patient, strong, and even braver
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D., Executive Director, Colony Retirement Homes
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.” --Bob Marley
Last...
Sensible or not, it’s tradition
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
Cultural traditions abound during the holidays. We honor those. But most families probably also have traditions of their own, which...
Why worry?
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D., Executive Director, Colony Retirement Homes
“When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of the old man...
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...
New AARP Analysis: COVID Cases and Deaths Continue to Rise in Massachusetts Nursing Homes
By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts
Nursing home residents and staff experienced an increase in coronavirus cases in the four weeks ending August 22,...
