Janice Lindsay

A billionaire’s life?

By Janice Lindsay Contributing Writer At a recent family party, we played a game where a game card asked a provocative question and each player gave...
Fred the Baker, portrayed by actor Michael Vale for Dunkin’ Donuts TV commercials in the 1980s, became an iconic figure for the brand, with his catchphrase, “Time to make the doughnuts.”

It was always ‘time to make the doughnuts’ for Fred the Baker

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer REGION - Although Michael Vale, aka Fred the Baker, passed away in 2005, he is still Dunkin’ Donuts’ most iconic advertising...
The Donkey Kong electronic arcade game debuted in the early 1980s.

Vintage arcade games still provide good old-fashioned fun

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer REGION - Before adults started equipping their homes with game consoles to appease the high-tech video game appetite of kids young...

Hetty Friedman: Weaving as a Way of Life

By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer Newton - Being downsized does not necessarily have to mean being downgraded. For Hetty Friedman, 68, leaving her thirty-year corporate...
Marlborough Police Chief David Giorgi explains how Internet fraud targets older adults. Photo/Vicki Greene

Don’t become a victim of Internet fraud

By Brett Peruzzi, Associate Editor The con artists of times past haven’t gone away; they’ve just gone online. And older adults are increasingly becoming victims...
Pickleball has become a very popular sport with active older adults. Photo/Steve Taylor

Pickleball is winning over many active older adults

By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer REGION - What has been termed the fastest growing sport in the US was founded outside Seattle. But its growth...
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are defined as a self-contained apartment in an owner-occupied single-family home or lot, and are also referred to as accessory apartments, in-law apartments, “granny flats” or secondary units.

Accessory Dwelling Units are one approach to expanding senior housing options

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer  REGION - It’s certainly no secret that there’s a housing shortage in Massachusetts, especially in the greater Boston area. State...
Participating in a clinical study can enhance personal well-being, provide solutions, and strengthen an individual's effectiveness as a family caregiver.

Clinical studies offer opportunities for family caregivers

By Rhonda R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer REGION - One in five Americans, over 53 million, are caring for a family member in the United States. In...
For those age fifty and over, there are many dating sites that can help you find anything from a casual companion to a serious, lifelong commitment.

Online dating can be a rich source of new relationships

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - Online dating has become increasingly popular for many reasons. These websites and apps offer an online platform to...
“Retirees are likely to see another sizable increase in their Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for their Social Security payments in 2023,” due to higher interest rates, says Susan Moore of Moore Financial Advisors in Watertown. Photo/Submitted

Higher interest rates are a double-edged sword

By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer REGION - Having some money set aside may provide a sense of security, but many people often feel insecure when...