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Mike Festa

Social Security and payroll tax deferral

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts On behalf of all older Americans, AARP sent a letter on Sept. 22 to congressional leaders to support...
Alain Valles is an expert on reverse mortgages.

Reverse mortgages: Timing and words matter

By Alain Vallès, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA, Managing Director 781-724-6221/av@hhcp.org Timing is critical – With all the economic damage occurring, I strongly suggest that potential eligible...
Marianne Delorey of Colony Retirement Homes writes about "the otherness" of aging.

The journey to…and back…from grief

By Marianne Delorey “I sat with my anger long enough until she told me her real name was grief.” – Author unknown. My mother went to...

Free seminar on ‘Neuroscience of Tinnitus, Dementia, and Impact of Hearing Loss on Your...

By Dr. Keith Darrow, PhD, Hearing & Balance Centers of New England Free seminar on "The Neuroscience of Tinnitus, Dementia, and Impact of Hearing Loss...
Mike Festa

Thinking of volunteering in 2020? Think of AARP Massachusetts!

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts   It’s a New Year and you have a lifetime of experience to offer. If you’re looking for a...
Mike Festa of AARP Massachusetts highlights some of AARP's volunteer opportunities.

Giving thanks for family caregivers

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, let’s also remember that November is National Family Caregivers Month –...

Coronavirus and reverse mortgages

By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA, Nonprofit Managing Director 781-724-6221/av@hhcp.org Losing sleep? The ramifications of the coronavirus to the world economy and, in particular, the US...
Mike Festa

Alone and afraid, our family members are dying in nursing homes

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts The COVID-19 death toll in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities is a national disgrace.  More than...
Alain Valles is an expert on reverse mortgages.

I love my home. I love my independence. I love my reverse mortgage.

By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA, Nonprofit Managing Director “I love my home.  I’m getting older.  I want to be financially independent and prepared. ...
Mike Festa

AARP Community Challenge Grant Program now accepting 2020 applications

The program funds quick-action projects that help make communities better for all ages; Application deadline is April 1, 2020   By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP...