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...
In the company of celebrities and criminals
Canton man recalls connections with famous — and infamous characters
By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer
CANTON - Fate brought Al Dotoli together with his lifelong...
Pets have the power to improve our health and well-being
By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer
REGION - Pets improve our lives.
Whether the family friend is a sweet tabby cat, an adventurous Sheltie, or a...
Woburn’s Cummings Foundation supports older adults in a variety of ways
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
WOBURN - Bill and Joyce Cummings of Winchester began making donations, many to organizations dedicated to elders, a long time...
