Pondering travels
By Janice Lindsay
Contributing Writer
Why do people travel? Why do we leave our familiar surroundings and the comfort of families and friends to venture into...
Order up!
By Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D.
A long time ago, I worked closely with an older resident named Lucille whose dementia was severe and fairly all...
Phoning Mother Nature
By Janice Lindsay
Contributing Writer
At first I thought I was speaking with Mother Nature herself. I had phoned Mother Nature’s Florist and a woman answered....
DEI initiatives in senior housing
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“We are greater than, and greater for, the sum of us.” –Heather McGhee
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have stirred up a fair...
Am I growing vintage?
By Janice Lindsay
Contributing Writer
Imagine my surprise when I discovered that my telephone is considered vintage. I found its photo among vintage items on the...
Planting the seed
By Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D.
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Proverb
When people...
Make connections with the help of AARP this summer
By Mike Festa, AARP Massachusetts State Director
With summer in full swing, AARP Massachusetts is here to help you make the most of the season...
Things that go ‘Beep’
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
A traditional prayer from the British Isles begs, “From ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties/And things that go bump in...
Heroes
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.” -- Maya Angelou
On...
Staying sharp: brain health & AARP
By Mike Festa, AARP Massachusetts State Director
A big concern for people as they grow older is staying mentally fit. We know this because our...
