AARP research sheds light on caregiving challenges, proposes caregiving tax credit in Massachusetts
By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts
AARP is fighting for America’s over 48 million family caregivers who help seniors live independently in their homes...
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...
It’s never been more important or easier to create or update your estate plan
By Dennis Sullivan & Associates, Counselors at Law
Even before March of 2020, when the coronavirus hit our country with a vengeance, approximately 86% of...
It’s about time
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
I suppose that most of us were happy to see the end of 2021 and hope that 2022 will be...
Heat Your Home for Less this Winter
BY MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts residents are seeing a significant increase in their utility bills this winter, with electricity prices up 64%...
Home is where the heart is
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“The nail that sticks up will be hammered down.” –Japanese expression.
When I was in my twenties, I worked as a Resident...
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...
No Place Like Home
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“Home is heaven for beginners.” – Charles Henry Parkhurst
A few years ago, my brother and I were playing a game with...
In service of others
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever...
Failing forward
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“Do or do not. There is no try.” - Yoda
I read the other day about an experiment done by a pottery...