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...

Reverse mortgages: ‘Lean on Me’

By Alain Vallès, CSA, MS, MBA, Managing Director Helping Hands Community Partners, Inc. 781-724-6221/av@hhcp.org   Many of us are currently facing very tough economic times and uncertainty.  And...
Marianne Delorey of Colony Retirement Homes

Positive Images in a Post COVID World

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D., Executive Director, Colony Retirement Homes   “Age does not bring wisdom. Its only advantage, so far as I have been able to...
Mike Festa

Don’t toss out your stimulus payment with the junk mail

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts  If you didn't get a paper check, you may get a plastic debit card from the Internal Revenue...
Alain Valles is an expert on reverse mortgages.

Reverse mortgages: Get the facts

By Alain Vallès, CSA, MS, MBA, Managing Director 781-724-6221/av@hhcp.org Are you OK? For several months I have been writing and talking about how the coronavirus is and...
Marianne Delorey of Colony Retirement Homes

Pivoting in a victory garden

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D., Executive Director, Colony Retirement Homes     “Pivoting isn't plan B; it's part of the process.” -  Jeff Goins   There is an iconic episode of the...
Mike Festa

Physical Distancing Does Not Have to Mean Social Disconnection

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts  Even in the best of times, social isolation is a significant problem. In Massachusetts, 540,250 people over the...
Marianne Delorey

Essentially non-essential

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D., Executive Director, Colony Retirement Homes    "Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm." --Publilius Syrus   On March 23, Gov. Charlie...
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...
Mike Festa of AARP Massachusetts highlights some of AARP's volunteer opportunities.

AARP resources to help family caregivers

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts  If you are not currently a caregiver, chances are you will be in the future. In Massachusetts, approximately...