5 of the best craft breweries in Central Mass. to quench any thirst
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
What is your craft beer weakness? Do you love a crisp and hoppy India pale ale (IPA)? Do you crave...
‘We must push mandates’ to end the COVID-19 pandemic
By Jane Keller Gordon, Contributing Writer
Renowned medical ethicist and prolific author Dr. Arthur Caplan told Fifty Plus Advocate, “I don’t trust masks. Vaccination is...
Fifty Plus Advocate August 2021 Central Edition
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The challenge of finding the right home care services
By Leslie Anderson, Contributing Writer
REGION - Home is a place like no other. It is the place where a person’s life foundation is constructed....
Boston-based ‘friendship’ organization helps older adults avoid social isolation
By April McQueen, Contributing Writer
BOSTON - At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, people of all ages suffered from isolation because of lockdown restrictions,...
Financial advice proves helpful for self-employed individuals planning for retirement
By Leslie Anderson, Contributing Writer
REGION - Operating a successful business reflects long-held goals for many people. Working for oneself provides a certain satisfaction of...
New medication for early-stage Alzheimer’s brings both hope and controversy
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
REGION - Aging can bring lots of joy-filled changes: retirement, grandchildren, time to travel. But it can also be a time...
Women’s cycling group traverses Massachusetts during four-day trek
Fitness and Friendship - Women's group achieves goals, stays fit though cycling
By Debra Roberts, Contributing Writer
NORTHBRIDGE – On a cold, January day, amid the...
Paddleboarding enthusiasts say it’s good for both the body and soul
By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer
REGION - The temperatures are in the nineties. There’s hardly a breeze. You could hide out in the air conditioning,...
Three simple changes to your RV to help keep you safe on the road
By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer
In Massachusetts, RV sales topped $69.8 million in 2020, according to the RV Industry Association (RVIA), and the average age...
