Five reasons why volunteerism is good for you
By Michael E. Festa
I see the power of the volunteer firsthand. AARP volunteers work every day to help people 50+ turn dreams into real...
Photo ids: What’s wrong with this picture?
By Al Norman
In hard financial times, people are driven to do things that they would not ordinarily do. This goes not just for low-income...
High SPF sunscreen ratings questioned
Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use.
Summertime eye health care is an ounce of prevention
By Dr. Steven A. Nielsen
Summer is here with its sights, sounds and smells that make it the season of leisure, vacation and relaxation.
But with...
Five summer road trip safety tips
By Michael E. Festa
Whether heading to the Cape, the Berkshires or beyond, nothing says summer in New England more than an old-fashioned road trip....
What has happened to the Gerontocracy in this country?
By Al Norman
I was honored to speak recently to the graduating class of the U. Mass Boston B.A. in Gerontology Program. Here is a...
No one fix to slow hospital readmission epidemic
More than 1 million Americans wind up back in the hospital only weeks after they left for reasons that could have been prevented — a revolving door that for years has seemed impossible to slow.
Tips to help avoid a preventable hospital return
Patients too often leave the hospital without knowing how to care for themselves, leading to a preventable return. Here are tips to improve your...
PRIDE comes in all ages: LGBT community needs support
By Michael E. Festa
The early days of June are always a wonderfully vibrant time in Boston. It’s when we celebrate PRIDE week. AARP staff...
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...
