Become a volunteer advocate for AARP Massachusetts
By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts
AARP Massachusetts has been hard at work building and training a special group of volunteers to join our...
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...
When walls talk
By Janice Lindsay, Contributing Writer
I once had occasion to visit a doctor who was new to me and whose office I will never forget.
Doctor-visiting...
What are you nurturing?
By Marianne Delorey, Contributing Writer
“Removing negativity from your life leaves room for more positivity to grow.” - Unknown
This year, I have thrown my whole...
Keep social ties strong during the holiday season
By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts
Certainly, 2020 has been a year unlike others. On behalf of our 760,000 members and all older Massachusetts...
Reverse mortgages – get the facts
By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA, Nonprofit Managing Director
Leery of reverse mortgage infomercials and junk mail that just promote the benefits of reverse...
Indifference is Too Great a Burden to Bear
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“I believe empathy is the most essential quality of civilization.” –Roger Ebert
When I was 11 years old, I finally convinced my...
How are you doing? – A reverse mortgage may allow you to do better
By Alain Valles, CSA, MS, MBA, Powerhouse Funding Corp.
When asked “How are you doing?” do you answer truthfully?
I hope you are doing fine health-wise,...
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...
AARP Massachusetts presents webinar series on brain health
BY MIKE FESTA, STATE DIRECTOR, AARP MASSACHUSETTS
Despite common misconceptions, a weakening brain is not an inevitable part of aging. It’s true that the brain...
