Little comment, big change
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
It’s thought-provoking, how a small event, even a small remark, can change a life’s trajectory. You move along confidently in...
Becoming comfortable being uncomfortable
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month.
COVID has reshaped our lives. Studies show that COVID caused a decrease in overall mental...
AARP Massachusetts keeping an eye out for fraud
By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts
All of us at AARP are proud of all the work The AARP Fraud Watch Network does. The...
Following your own path all the way to the end of the road
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“I’m the one that’s got to die when it’s time for me to die, so let me live my life the...
It starts with one toy elephant
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
In a recent conversation with acquaintances, the subject of collecting things arose. Someone suggested that the urge to create collections...
Looking to Volunteer? AARP is Ready for You!
By Mike Festa, AARP Massachusetts State Director
With a lifetime of wisdom and know-how, AARP volunteers are ready and uniquely equipped to serve their communities...
Failing forward
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“Do or do not. There is no try.” - Yoda
I read the other day about an experiment done by a pottery...
Pen a complaint. It works.
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
A colorful Work of Art sat on my desk, a piece I created myself, that turned out to be quite...
AARP helping to make sense of money matters in March
By Mike Festa, AARP Massachusetts State Director
With a new year and tax season upon us, a lot of us start to think about money...
Reverse Mortgages – Financial Security
Know your options - Take action
By Alain Valles, MBS, MS
I’ve been helping older homeowners for over 20 years navigate how to financially keep their...