Autobiographical writing is good therapy

As people get older they’re dealing with a number of losses or new problems, illnesses, new ways of living … by writing about those things, people could express it.
A statue of Thoreau and a replica of the single-room cabin that he built during his stay at Walden Pond is situated near the visitors center.

Thoreau’s retreat at Walden Pond in Concord continues to attract throngs of admirers

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer  CONCORD - Author and naturalist Henry David Thoreau intentionally lived alone in a modest cabin in the woods at Walden...

From biotech lawyer to published children’s book author

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Some stories start with a blink of an eye. For Cheryl Malone’s award-winning picture book “Dario and the Whale,”...
Paying attention to the sights, sound and smells around you and stopping to appreciate the moment is one good mindful aging exercise.

Mindful aging helpful as we move into our older years

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - Mindfulness. People are becoming more intentional, more mindful these days about what they eat, how they exercise, and...
The results of a national study indicate that people who read books for an average of 30 minutes a day live nearly two years longer than their non-book-reading peers.

Study ties reading books to longer life

By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer     REGION - If you want to stay healthy and live longer, research shows that eating a nutritious diet and maintaining...
Prescription Advantage provides prescription drug coverage for Massachusetts residents who are 65 years-old and older, as well as younger people with disabilities who meet income and employment guidelines.

State program helps keep your prescription drug costs down

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer Prescription Advantage provides prescription drug coverage for Massachusetts residents who are 65 years-old and older, as well as younger...

Arts League of Lowell calls city’s cultural district its home

The Arts League of Lowell on the first floor of the renovated Gates Block Building, 307 Market St. By Ed Karvoski Jr.,Culture Editor Lowell – After...

Stoneham woman keeps hand in puppetry for five decades

Stoneham – New York City native and now Stoneham resident Maggie Whalen has spent most of her life entertaining children and adults as a hand puppeteer. Now, she’s expanding her audience with a shadow puppet show specifically geared for older adults.
One of the trails at the Northborough Senior Center weaves through woods. The AARP recently awarded the town a grant for benches at the future ADA-accessible trail. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

AARP awards grant for Northborough Senior Center trail

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer NORTHBOROUGH – Benches will be coming to the new Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible trail at the Northborough Senior Center, thanks...
Planting some unique fruits and vegetables can bring a new dimension to your garden and may help you increase your intake of healthy foods as well.

Liven up your garden with unique fruits and veggies

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - Eat your spinach. Who did not hear that command as a child growing up? Unfortunately, some people carry...