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.

FPA April 2022 – Central

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Pursue creative endeavors at any age

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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.
Red Sox great David ‘Big Papi’ Ortiz was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July. Photo/Milo Stewart/National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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...
“Some have said we are in the golden era of technologies to fix eye health problems,” says Dr. Sidney Gicheru, clinical spokesperson of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Photo/Submitted

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.
U.S. Rep. James McGovern presents the Congressional Gold Medal to Edward Daly.

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 is characterized by agitation and confusion which peaks during late afternoons and evenings.

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,...