Massachusetts needs uniform guardianship

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By Michael E. Festa Imagine you’ve just moved to Massachusetts. Ten years ago, after sending your children off to college, you took on the responsibility...

Caring for the workers who care for the elderly

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By Al Norman On March 24, elder advocates from around the Commonwealth will converge on the State House for an Elder Issues Lobby Day. The...

Physical inactivity can lead to muscle problems

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By Paul Reilly Millions of older Americans potentially suffer from a condition they have probably never heard of, known as sarcopenia, witch is derived from...

Breakthrough treatment for evaporative dry eye disease

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By Jean Keamy Tear Science has developed a breakthrough treatment for patients who suffer from evaporative dry eye disease. This disease stems from a deficiency...

Taking care of ear problems throughout the year

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By Dr. Roxanne Latimer Some of the most common winter complaints are annoying ear pain, ear clogging and decreased hearing. The problems that start in...

March audio book releases from Hachette Audio

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To learn more or to order the following January releases from Hachette Audio go to http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/publishers/hachette-audio/   TROUBLE IN MIND*                                                                                                  Pub Date:...

Medical test surprises: What should you know?

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It is a growing side effect of modern medicine: A test for one condition turns up something completely unrelated. It might be a real danger, or an anxiety-provoking false alarm.

Now available: Free help with your taxes

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By Mike Festa It’s that time of year again. Yes, it’s tax time. More than 600 volunteers are ready and waiting to help older Massachusetts...

So many older Bay Staters, and so little funding

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By Al Norman According to a new study from the U. Mass Donahue Institute, the population aged 65 plus in Massachusetts will increase by over...

January audio book releases from Hachette Audio

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To learn more or to order the following January releases from Hachette Audio go to http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/publishers/hachette-audio/   ON THE EDGE*                                                                                               Pub Date:...