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Dental health continues to be a priority with age

By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer Northborough - Dental health is just as important as staying in good physical health especially as people age.  Family Dental...

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

A tough choice for senior homeowners   By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA, Nonprofit Managing Director The rock ‘n roll band, The Clash, had a hit...
Marianne Delorey of Colony Retirement Homes

Toothpicks

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D., Executive Director, Colony Retirement Homes I am always impressed by people who build miniature works of art and engineering – my...
Mike Festa

Looking to Volunteer? AARP is Ready for You!

By Mike Festa, AARP Massachusetts State Director With a lifetime of wisdom and know-how, AARP volunteers are ready and uniquely equipped to serve their communities...
Mike Festa

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...

Reverse Mortgages – Financial Security

Know your options - Take action By Alain Valles, MBS, MS I’ve been helping older homeowners for over 20 years navigate how  to financially keep their...
Mike Festa

Build a strong long-term care system

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts America’s long-term care system is not just broken — it doesn’t exist. Americans 50-plus and others in need of...
Janice Lindsay reflects on the belief or disbelief in luck.

Do you need one more opinion?

By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer Sometimes I feel as if I’m being bombarded with opinions. Too many opinions.  Everywhere I look and listen: opinions. Talk...
Mike Festa

AARP Massachusetts keeping an eye out for fraud

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts All of us at AARP are proud of all the work The AARP Fraud Watch Network does. The...
Mike Festa

New AARP Survey Reveals Veterans More Likely to Lose Money to Scams Than Civilians

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts Massachusetts’ 383,087 military veterans and active-duty service members are at risk of being targeted by scammers. According to...