New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Berg, who has published almost forty books, lived in Massachusetts for twenty years before moving to the Midwest. Photo/Submitted

Bestselling novelist relishes the years she spent living in Massachusetts

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - While New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Berg has published almost forty books, she admits to having a...
The high cost of rental housing has had a huge impact on older people and is causing many hardships.

Rising rents are hitting older people particularly hard

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - Everything seems to be more expensive these days―groceries, school tuition, home purchases, gas, rent and more. So many...

FPA April 2022 – Central

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Artificial intelligence is increasingly playing a role in hiring practices today.

Artificial intelligence a concern for discrimination in the job market

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often enjoyed through the lens of a movie or television series. Photo manipulation is...

Today’s kids sharing everything with parents

By the age of 18, Teresa Carson was married; by 21, she was pregnant with her son, Robert. “I grew up in a small town in the Midwest and that was what you did,” said Teresa Carson, 50, of Worcester.

Bill Rodgers – marathon legend

By Janice Elizabeth Berte Bill Rodgers is best known as one of the all-time top marathoners in the world. He won the Boston and New...

100 years of convenience, but at what cost?

Boston Area Gleaners at work. Photo/submitted By Marianne Delorey The first modern grocery store, a Piggly Wiggly, opened in 1916 in Memphis, Tenn.  With the ability...
Spokesperson David Ortiz cooking a healthy meal.

eternalHealth offers a unique choice for Medicare members

By Liz Nolan Contributing Writer REGION - Healthcare can be complicated and expensive, especially for those eligible for Medicare. Boston-based eternalHealth’s founder Pooja Ika is determined...

You’ve got a ‘Facebook’ friend…

A television ad that has run frequently in past months features “Beatrice,” an older woman who doesn’t quite get the concept of how Facebook works. Beatrice tells her two friends that she “posted” her vacation pictures on her “wall,” the term used when putting items on your personal Facebook page. In reality, she put physical copies of her photos on a wall in her home.
While menopause can be frustrating for women, it is a natural part of life.

Tips for managing menopause

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - Night sweats, hot flashes, weight gain, mood swings, dry skin, thinning hair, sleep issues and more are all...