Grandparents find challenges, rewards raising grandkids
The three sets of grandparents who turned out on a January evening while the region prepared for a blizzard were already experts in thawing out chilly conditions.
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Pursue creative endeavors at any age
Sitting on a beach in Aruba with a coworker as part of a promotional trip, the answer hit him. “Out of nowhere, I just said, ‘I wish I could paint the green water and rocks that surrounded us.’ ” It turned out his cohort was a watercolor painter, but hadn’t brought his paints with him.
Cooperstown beckons with the National Baseball Hall of Fame
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
REGION - Baseball, our beloved national pastime, springs to life just a few hours’ drive from Central Massachusetts. Cooperstown is...
Regular exams are a key step in maintaining eye health
By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer
REGION - Losing one’s eyesight was once not uncommon for elders, but luckily things have changed. For example, the science...
Cambridge senior service agency director likes learning from elders
By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer
CAMBRIDGE - Liz Aguilo, 55, likes to help others. After she obtained a master’s degree from Simmons College School of...
Athlete, musician and broadcaster reflects on achieving goals
Worcester resident Marty Ayotte, age 62, has become known as a multitalented athlete, musician and radio broadcaster. Being an incomplete paraplegic doesn’t slow his pace as he pedals a handcycle around the city at least three days a week. He has completed 11 marathons, five half-marathons and one 10K.
Daly awarded Congressional Gold Medal
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Worcester native is honored for services during World War II
Shrewsbury – At the height of World War II, in 1943,...
Hearing loss intervention can be life changing for older adults
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
REGION - It is common for people to experience hearing loss as they age. Proper evaluation, diagnosis, and rehabilitation are...
Sundown syndrome affects majority of adults with dementia
By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer
REGION - Before people became familiar with Alzheimer's or dementia due to a loved one being stricken with either disease,...