Moving forward by looking back

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D. The greatest hero is not he who subdues nations, but he who conquers himself. ~ John Jeffrey It is a new year....
Janice Lindsay writes about her toaster's inability to make toast.

Peace. Love. Ukulele.

By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer If more people played the ukulele, this old world might be a more peaceful place. When I decided to learn the...

Thanks a lot, Bulova

By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer Eighty years ago, in July of 1941, the few thousand Americans who owned TVs could witness a momentous event, though...
Janice Lindsay reflects on the belief or disbelief in luck.

Spring cleaning and the dusty mind

By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer With good intentions and delusions about the extent of my ambition, I compile a list of household chores to complete...
Marianne Delorey of Colony Retirement Homes

Becoming comfortable being uncomfortable

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. COVID has reshaped our lives. Studies show that COVID caused a decrease in overall mental...

Ghosts of yesteryear

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D. “You don’t protect your heart by acting like you don’t have one.” – Anonymous When you work with elders, you get used...
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...

The gift of more…and less

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D. Minimalism isn’t about removing the things you love. It’s about removing the things that distract you from the things you love....
Mike Festa

Fall 2022 brings fraud awareness and financial resilience with AARP MA

BY MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTS  This fall, AARP Massachusetts hosts two event series focused on Fraud Awareness and Financial Resilience. The first event...
Mike Festa

Connecting with others helps your health and your community

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts  Connecting and maintaining social relationships is crucial for individuals of all age groups, but it holds particular significance...