Northborough veterans make, donate face shields for healthcare workers

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Northborough – Members of Northborough’s Vincent F. Picard American Legion Post 234 are accustomed to answering the call of...
If a person did not have ADHD symptoms before age 50 and they did not have evidence of dementia before age 50, it can be hard to distinguish,” says Dr. David Brendel, a Belmont psychiatrist. Photo/Submitted

ADHD in older adults may resemble early onset dementia

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer  If a person did not have ADHD symptoms before age 50 and they did not have evidence of dementia...

Social Security warns of caller-ID ‘spoofing’ scheme

Region - The Acting Inspector General of Social Security, Gale Stallworth Stone, is warning citizens about an ongoing caller-ID “spoofing” scheme misusing the Social...
When it comes to geriatric massage therapy, the goal is to reduce stress, improve sleep and posture, and boost blood circulation and lymphatic flow.

Geriatric massage therapy works for all ages

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - For many, rest homes and elderly people immediately come to mind after hearing the word “geriatric.” However, when...

Fitness with focus

75-year-old powerlifter on record-breaking pace By David Bagdon, Publisher The word “warrior” is used a bit too lightly these days. In the world of fitness, it...
Assabet Valley Camera Club coupleTodd and Maureen Mathieson at Hurricane Ridge in Washington State.

Hudson couple share passion for taking pictures

By Serena Domolky Howlett, Contributing Writer REGION - “It was the M&M’s that brought us together,” quipped Maureen Mathieson, with obvious pleasure.  The year was 2000....

New Somerville MBTA station will feature Boston painter’s artwork in glass

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Boston - Geometric forms embedded in glass — balanced in position and color — will adorn the outside elevator...
As we age, we may need to increase our level of exercise to maintain muscle mass. “Physical health and being active daily is key,” said Ellen Birchander, program director of UMass Boston’s Department of Gerontology, McCormack Graduate School. Photo/Amanda Mills, USCDCP

Slowing down the aging process may not be as hard as you think

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer BOSTON - As we get older most everyone wants to tap into the fountain of youth and learn how to...

Lifelong coin collector hopes club will inspire next generation of numismatists

Nipmuc Coin Club logo By Valerie Franchi, Contributing Writer Richard “Dick” Lisi, president of the Nipmuc Coin Club, remembers when he first developed his passion for...

An Amazon riverboat journey

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In ways, Railson resembles many 17-year-old boys. He likes to fish, helps with household chores and enjoys hanging out with his friends. But there are differences.