For Marlborough couple, bird sculpture brings joy
By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer
MARLBOROUGH - Carl the Cardinal’s life has had its ups-and-downs.
First, he was a tree. Then, he was a seven-foot-tall...
Marking 35 years of creating signage for downtown Hudson
By Ed Karvoski, Culture Editor
HUDSON – Paul Tucker continues to create signs that complement the architecture of many businesses, nonprofits and landmarks in downtown...
Do your homework before choosing a caregiver agency
By Janice Elizabeth Berte, Contributing Writer
REGION - When an individual or family decides to seek out caregiving services, they must ask themselves many questions....
Older workers have a lot to offer employers in a changing workforce
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
REGION - Being unemployed or underemployed is always stressful, but for older workers there’s also the worry that no one...
New Boston University academic program focuses on senior living
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Newton-born Serena Lipton is only 25 years old. But she is spending her college time these days not...
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...
Shrewsbury friends enjoy Lake Quinsigamond ‘adventure’
SHREWSBURY - A trio of Shrewsbury friends are on a mission to stay healthy and inspire others.
That drew them on a marathon kayaking trip...
Fifty Plus Advocate December 2021
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Five misconceptions about Medicare coverage
By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer
Have you started thinking about Medicare? If you are close to your 65th birthday, probably. And, on the surface,...
Needham man’s 20-year project brings smiles to faces at holiday exhibit
By Janice Elizabeth Berte, Contributing Writer
WELLESLEY - What has five trains, 300 lamp posts, takes four months to assemble and includes thousands of other...
