My new hat
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
Our letter carrier rang the doorbell. Would I sign for a package from Poland?
I didn’t know whether I would or...
Changing the narrative of victim blaming when it comes to fraud
BY MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTSÂ
Billions of dollars are scammed from unsuspecting consumers every year; the majority of victims are older Americans. The...
Everyday Heroes
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
As my...
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...
Heat Your Home for Less this Winter
BY MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTSÂ
Massachusetts residents are seeing a significant increase in their utility bills this winter, with electricity prices up 64%...
From stress to joy – Reverse Mortgage success stories
By Alain Valles, MBA, MS
Yes – for many, reverse mortgages conjure up negative thoughts. But the reality is once one is educated about reverse...
How to guest a dinner party
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
The winter holidays barrel toward us. If we’re lucky, COVID might slink into the background. Sooner or later, a friend...
November is National Family Caregivers Month
BY MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTSÂ
Family caregivers are an essential part of the health care system across the state. In the Bay State...
Sorting through sentiment
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“The past is a candle at great distance: too close to let you quit, too far to comfort you.” ― Amy...
Finding the inner artist
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
An artist friend gave me a card that says, “We are all artists even if we don’t know how to...
