Programs for the elderly should be ‘untouchable’
By Al Norman
When state budget projections turn south, money for the elderly and disabled should be protected from cuts.
Usually in the fall, state officials...
Oral health and missing teeth linked to your wellbeing
Some researchers believe that inflammation in your mouth is linked to other health problems in the rest of your body.
There are four types of exercises for older adults
By Judith Boyko
A recent New York Times article reported on the benefits of group exercise for caregivers. It alleviates feelings of loneliness and isolation...
Credit freeze bill closer to passage
By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts
Consumers are now two steps closer to having meaningful protections from identity theft.
The Massachusetts House of Representatives recently passed An...
Laser cataract & refractive lens exchange surgery
By Dr. Jean Keamy
The FDA recently approved the use of the femtosecond laser for performing some steps in cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange...
Clinton Youth Council on Aging supports Elder Abuse Awareness
June 15 is the eighth annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The event was created by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder...
Ahead of my time: it’s my bag
I’m no visionary, but in one way I’ve been way ahead of my time. In the vanguard. One of the first. An innovator.
That is in the realm of reusable shopping bags.
Thirty or thirty-five years ago, the Vermont Country Store, one of my favorite catalog companies, sold canvas shopping bags. I was tired of accumulating all those paper grocery bags and I bought two VCS bags.
Simplify your day by doing less work
By Cindy Tulimeri and Karen DeRosas
Work Simplification is the processes of decreasing the amount of energy you expend to complete an activity. Using these...
Aging is good stage of life, said American trailblazer
Dr. Butler stood out as a true trailblazer. His message that aging is a productive and positive stage of life resonates with an American population that is enjoying the longest lifespan in its history.
Legislative priorities
AARP Massachusetts is hard at work fighting for the interests of older adults across the Commonwealth, and is proud to announce our support of two bills currently under consideration in the legislature.