What do you expect?
By Marianne Lyons Delorey, Ph.D.
According to demographers, the American population is older now than it has ever been. The whole of society is adapting...
The Influence of Older Voters in the 2024 Election
By Jennifer Benson, AARP Massachusetts State Director
AARP has a long and proud history of non-partisan voter engagement. While we do not make endorsements or...
One woman, one vote
By Janice Lindsay
Contributing Writer
My great-grandmother, whom I remember well, was six years old in 1868 when the U.S. Constitution was amended to give men...
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...
