Stepping into the past at the homes of two famous writers
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
Many of the 50,000 visitors a year to what has been termed the “glorious, Gilded Age estate” of famed writer...
Massachusetts is reimagining aging in its communities
By Debra Roberts, Contributing Writer
The state of Massachusetts is trying to change the approach to aging in its 351 towns and cities.
“We need to...
Holocaust survivor has made a lifelong impact
By Kelley Walker Perry, Contributing Writer
NEWTON – There are those who wish to rewrite history or to simply erase it, as if the past...
Beautiful Spots for Fall Foliage Viewing in New England
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
REGION - It's time for a perfect fall getaway. With gorgeous foliage just a short road trip away, New England...
Fifty Plus Advocate October 2021
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I’m Still Here engages, gives hope to people living with dementia
By Susan Gonsalves, Contributing Writer
WINCHESTER – In the news, dementia is typically presented as a disease that robs you of yourself and makes you...
Whatever your age, exercise is good for you
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
When he gets up in the morning for his daily run in Cambridge, the weather is often cold and miserable...
Recumbent bicycles growing in popularity among older adults
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
If you’re a recumbent bicyclist, you recognize it as a familiar experience. That’s because as a child, you probably rode...
Massachusetts seniors may be eligible for circuit breaker tax credit
By Kelley Walker Perry, Contributing Writer
BOSTON – Older residents who are struggling financially walk into the Mattapan Family Service Center at 535 River Street,...
Power of the pen binds generations
By Michele Collins, Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY - During the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the people Hollie Lucht, director of the Shrewsbury Council on Aging, worried...