This Month's Features

Half of Americans report problems with sleeplessness, and some find sleeping in a recliner chair can help with that and other health issues.

Sleeping in a chair has become a solution for people with some health problems

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - December 20, 2022 0

By David Wilkening Contributing Writer REGION - Going to sleep sounds simple. But it’s not if you’ve ever had insomnia. But that’s only one reason why...

Plan ahead to enjoy a fulfilling and well-rounded retirement

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - December 18, 2022 0

By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer REGION - Massachusetts had almost 1.1 million residents aged 65 and older in 2020. According to the Elder Index, developed...

Since being legalized federally in 2018, CBD sales have become a multi-billion-dollar industry.

What is CBD and what ailments can it help?

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - December 13, 2022 0

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - There is a misconception with CBD and what it is. Cannabidiol, otherwise known as CBD, is a chemical...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and her colleague Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) co-sponsored the Congressional bill that became the bipartisan Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act.

New rule makes hearing aids more easily available at much lower prices

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - December 12, 2022 0

By David Wilkening Contributing Writer REGION - More than a half million people in the state of Massachusetts have some sort of hearing problem. Often it’s...

Ricciardi’s decades of service to and support of Bridgewater State University were recognized when the College of Business was named in his honor in 2012. Photos/Submitted

Taunton financial advisor gives back to the state university that made him feel ‘prepared...

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - December 6, 2022 0

By Sharon Longo Contributing Writer BRIDGEWATER - When Louis Ricciardi landed a paper route at the age of nine, he never dreamed that one day the...

Cutting your own Christmas tree at a place like Taproot Tree Farm in Stow, pictured here, can turn holiday preparations into a fun family outdoor adventure. Photo/Submitted

Cut your own tree for an old-fashioned Christmas adventure

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - December 3, 2022 0

By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer Cutting your own Christmas tree at a place like Taproot Tree Farm in Stow, pictured here, can turn holiday...

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This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - December 1, 2022 0

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Access to 16 different Cape Cod beaches makes Dennis an attractive retirement destination.

Retiring in Massachusetts is attractive, but can be costly

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - November 29, 2022 0

By Sharon Longo Contributing Writer REGION - Massachusetts has its pros and cons when it comes to retiring here. Some data shows it to be an...

Traits that make a good executor are someone who is trustworthy, organized, empathetic, fair and unbiased, and dependable.

Organization a key trait to being a good executor

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - November 29, 2022 0

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - The role of an executor for a someone’s estate holds a lot of responsibility. It is important for...

Keeping your hands strong through proper care and exercise can help slow the decline of strength and improve flexibility.

Take care of your hands to maintain strength and flexibility

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - November 27, 2022 0

By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer REGION - Are jars getting tighter? What’s happening? Not so handy anymore? If you find yourself feeling pain or stiffness in...

Sleeping in a chair has become a solution for people with some health problems

Plan ahead to enjoy a fulfilling and well-rounded retirement

What is CBD and what ailments can it help?

New rule makes hearing aids more easily available at much lower prices

Taunton financial advisor gives back to the state university that made him feel ‘prepared...

Cut your own tree for an old-fashioned Christmas adventure

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Retiring in Massachusetts is attractive, but can be costly

Organization a key trait to being a good executor

Take care of your hands to maintain strength and flexibility

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