This Month's Features

The goal of Green House Project facilities like the Leonard Florence Center in Chelsea is to “create a habitat for human beings rather than facilities for the frail and elderly.” Photo/submitted

Green House Project offers an alternative to traditional nursing homes

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

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer CHELSEA - When Steve McAlilly left his Mississippi home for a Leading Age convention in Los Angeles more than two...

A recent cost figure for a standard funeral home service was set at $7,000 to $12,000.

Pre-planning instead of pre-paying for your funeral

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - March 28, 2022 0

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer BOSTON - The Boston-based Funeral Consumers Alliance of Eastern Massachusetts ― which has a lot of credibility because it is...

Robyn Gold of Framingham is monitoring and treating her sleep apnea, with her doctor’s approval, using a smart ring and phone app that measures her oxygen levels.

‘DIY’ healthcare is changing the industry and people’s lives

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - March 21, 2022 0

By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor REGION - It’s been increasing in recent years due to technology enhancements. The shortage of medical staff and available appointments...

The weathered-looking red fishing shack in Rockport known as “Motif No. 1” has captured the imagination of countless artists. Photo/Richard Correale

There’s more to Rockport than its most famous building

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

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer ROCKPORT - Artists paint it. Photographers shoot a picture. Everyone else just enjoys a look at it. It’s “Motif No. 1,”...

Real estate commissions are varied when selling a home―they are not set in stone and can be negotiated.

Demystifying your home selling costs

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - March 15, 2022 0

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION - When selling your home in Massachusetts, what you will pay the realtor might be the initial expense that...

Having untreated periodontal disease can make the most common diseases of aging―cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and arthritis―worse.

Oral health is key to overall well-being

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - March 10, 2022 0

By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer CAMBRIDGE - Inside your mouth is a little universe: a microbiome, as scientists call it. If all’s going well, the...

As Director of Music Ministry for St. Cecilia’s Church in Ashland, Lelia Tenreyro-Viana plays during worship services, sings at funerals and memorial services, and directs the teen and adult choirs. Photo/Deborah Burke Henderson

Millis resident’s journey to citizenship guided by music

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

By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer MILLIS – Lelia Tenreyro-Viana of Millis was born in Buenos Aires and started dreaming about coming to the United...

Kate Donaghue is a longtime resident and community activist from Westborough.

Westborough’s Kate Donaghue announces campaign for new state representative seat

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - March 4, 2022 0

By Dakota Antelman, Contributing Writer WESTBOROUGH – Westborough resident and community activist Kate Donaghue announced in January that she will run for State Representative in the...

The statue of legendary politician James Michael Curley, the four-term mayor of Boston, is located right across the street from Boston City Hall. Photo/IrishHeritageTrail.com

Irish Heritage Trail pays tribute to Boston’s largest ethnic group

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - March 2, 2022 0

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer BOSTON - You don’t have to wait for St. Patrick’s Day in Boston to celebrate it. You can go any...

FPA March 2022 Eastern

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - March 2, 2022 0

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Green House Project offers an alternative to traditional nursing homes

Pre-planning instead of pre-paying for your funeral

‘DIY’ healthcare is changing the industry and people’s lives

There’s more to Rockport than its most famous building

Demystifying your home selling costs

Oral health is key to overall well-being

Millis resident’s journey to citizenship guided by music

Westborough’s Kate Donaghue announces campaign for new state representative seat

Irish Heritage Trail pays tribute to Boston’s largest ethnic group

FPA March 2022 Eastern

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