Planting the seed
By Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D.
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Proverb
When people...
Make connections with the help of AARP this summer
By Mike Festa, AARP Massachusetts State Director
With summer in full swing, AARP Massachusetts is here to help you make the most of the season...
Things that go ‘Beep’
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
A traditional prayer from the British Isles begs, “From ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties/And things that go bump in...
Heroes
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” -- Maya Angelou
On...
Staying sharp: brain health & AARP
By Mike Festa, AARP Massachusetts State Director
A big concern for people as they grow older is staying mentally fit. We know this because our...
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...
Personal history procrastinator
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
May is Personal History Awareness Month.
You might ask, “Who decided that?” I find no definitive answer. But somebody thought it...
Sending Hugs
By Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D.
“I am different, not less.” ― Temple Grandin
Temple Grandin should be a household name. While she is truly well known...
Fighting more fraud than ever before
By Mike Festa, AARP Massachusetts State Director
If it seems fraud doesn’t stop, you’re right. Every day scammers find new and convincing ways to get...
In search of a piece of toast
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
Hopeful Consumer Lady needed a new toaster. She thought this would be easy.
She splurged for a nifty-sounding high-tech model from...
