Lean in

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D. “To anyone out there who’s hurting — it’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help. It’s a sign of...
Janice Lindsay writes about her toaster's inability to make toast.

Back-to-school envy

By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer Do other grown-ups gaze longingly at the “School Supplies” store shelves at this time of year?   All those lovely blank notebooks...
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...
Marianne Delorey of Colony Retirement Homes

The ‘Otherness’ of aging

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D. “You should have seen who I used to be.” ― Resident Johnny I am a cisgender white woman. As such, I feel it...
Janice Lindsay writes about her toaster's inability to make toast.

Keep your eye on the hole, not just the doughnut

By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer Physically, I was driving in the sunshine to New Hampshire, looking forward to a pleasant visit with my brother and...
Mike Festa

AARP fighting to protect and save Social Security

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts  It’s another big birthday for Social Security. This month marks 88 years of the program. The Social Security...
Marianne Delorey of Colony Retirement Homes

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...
Janice Lindsay writes about her toaster's inability to make toast.

Perk up, Little Sister

By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer Little Sister was a perennial pink geranium, alone in the corner of a small garden. She was tiny and thin,...
Mike Festa

 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...

Creating a new tomorrow despite memory loss

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D. “Blessed are the forgetful, for they get the better even of their blunders.”               ― Friedrich...