Sensible or not, it’s tradition
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
Cultural traditions abound during the holidays. We honor those. But most families probably also have traditions of their own, which...
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...
Check it Out
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“We are by nature flawed and inconstant creatures. We can't even keep from snacking between meals. Discipline is something we have...
AARP Massachusetts shines a light on 50+ Bay Staters who give back
BY MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTS
As the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older, AARP works to strengthen...
Moving into a long term care facility
Part one of a three part series
By Micha Shalev
Most of us dread the thought of permanently moving a loved one into a skilled...
Five things to know about Social Security
By Mike Festa, AARP Massachusetts State Director
Social Security is your money — you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. And like most...
Love of the news-on-paper
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
This month marks thirty years since I began writing a freelance column for a local weekly newspaper from my home...
Sunk cost fallacy and relationships in older adults
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“You can either make time or make excuses. Only one of those will move your life forward.” ―Tamara Vellozzo
Summer is a...
Little comment, big change
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
It’s thought-provoking, how a small event, even a small remark, can change a life’s trajectory. You move along confidently in...
We are family
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D., Executive Director, Colony Retirement Homes
In the famous song from 1979, the pop disco group Sister Sledge sing:
“All of the people...
