This Month's Features

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...

Children and adolescents with selective mutism often struggle to fine their voices in unfamiliar settings or with less familiar people due to anxiety.

Does a child you know and love have selective mutism?

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

By Sharon Longo Contributing Writer REGION - Any grandparent or great-aunt or uncle knows how much fun it is to visit with their grandchild, great-niece or...

Some people choose to connect with friends and/or family to help with the grieving process, while others might seek solitude.

Dealing with grief can involve a variety of approaches

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - November 17, 2022 0

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - There is something so debilitating about dealing with a loss, whether it’s sudden or expected. The range of...

The results of a national study indicate that people who read books for an average of 30 minutes a day live nearly two years longer than their non-book-reading peers.

Study ties reading books to longer life

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - November 14, 2022 0

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer REGION - If you want to stay healthy and live longer, research shows that eating a nutritious diet and maintaining...

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

Does a child you know and love have selective mutism?

Dealing with grief can involve a variety of approaches

Study ties reading books to longer life

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