Mike Festa

Thrifty Thursdays – AARP’s fall financial series

By Mike Festa, State Director AARP Massachusetts AARP is working to ensure you have a brighter and more secure financial future. We provide free tools...

Lean in

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D. “To anyone out there who’s hurting — it’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help. It’s a sign of...
Janice Lindsay discusses all of her things that go "beep."

Back-to-school envy

By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer Do other grown-ups gaze longingly at the “School Supplies” store shelves at this time of year?   All those lovely blank notebooks...
Mike Festa

Connecting with others helps your health and your community

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts  Connecting and maintaining social relationships is crucial for individuals of all age groups, but it holds particular significance...

Home Sweet Home

I love my home.   I love my independence.   I love my reverse mortgage. Home Sweet Home “I love my home.  I’m getting older.  I want to be financially...
Marianne Delorey of Colony Retirement Homes

The ‘Otherness’ of aging

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D. “You should have seen who I used to be.” ― Resident Johnny I am a cisgender white woman. As such, I feel it...
Janice Lindsay discusses all of her things that go "beep."

Keep your eye on the hole, not just the doughnut

By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer Physically, I was driving in the sunshine to New Hampshire, looking forward to a pleasant visit with my brother and...
Mike Festa

AARP fighting to protect and save Social Security

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts  It’s another big birthday for Social Security. This month marks 88 years of the program. The Social Security...

Enjoy your life!

You've worked hard all your life. Now let your home work for you. By Alain Valles, MBA, MS Discover if a Reverse Mortgage is right for...
Marianne Delorey of Colony Retirement Homes

Sunk cost fallacy and relationships in older adults

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D. “You can either make time or make excuses. Only one of those will move your life forward.” ―Tamara Vellozzo   Summer is a...