Bay State to fund community living options for elderly

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BOSTON — Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) John Polanowicz today announced 33 contracts have been awarded to community-based organizations to help seniors and...

Mantalk at the Worcester JCC needs a few good men

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Worcester - Every Tuesday morning from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Worcester Jewish Community Center (JCC), a group of senior men meet for breakfast, to catch up on the current events, and maybe solve a trivia puzzle. Then at 9 a.m. sharp, it’s time for Mantalk, facilitated by Nancy Greenberg, the JCC’s senior adult/cultural arts director.

AARP Mass. director credits membership with legislative wins

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By Brian Goslow Mike Festa has a lot of experience serving the state’s aging community. He assumed the post of AARP Massachusetts’ state director in...

What you pay for Medicare won’t cover your costs

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Nearly three out of five people say in a recent Associated Press-GfK poll that they paid into the system so they deserve their full benefits — no cuts.

Timeline shows when major changes take place in health law

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“By finding out about what’s in the new law and when the various provisions go into effect, you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family,” said Deborah Banda.

Ryan’s Medicare plan would be tricky to pull off

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WASHINGTON— The idea behind Paul Ryan’s Medicare plan is to slow growing costs and keep the program more affordable for the long haul. But it’s all...

Obama’s budget leaves Medicare, Social Security alone

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By Andrew Taylor WASHINGTON — Taking a pass on reining in government growth, President Barack Obama unveiled a record $3.8 trillion election-year budget plan Monday, calling...

High court has options on health care law

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By Mark Sherman and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar
 WASHINGTON — The arguments are done and the case has been submitted, as Chief Justice John Roberts says at the end...
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Honoring U.S. presidents from Massachusetts

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REGION - Today, Presidents’ Day, also known as Washington’s Birthday, is the holiday when the entire country celebrates all of the (so far) men...

Gridlock could benefit programs for America’s aging

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By Alan Fram WASHINGTON — Gridlock, as much as it’s derided, may be the best outcome for the elderly, health care providers and poor people in...