This Month's Features

Harley, a golden retriever, was a service dog for the late Judi Smith of Norwood, who suffered from ALS. Photo/Submitted

Dogs can present challenges for obtaining home health care

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - October 20, 2022 0

By Debbie Spingarn Contributing Writer NORWOOD – Tom Smith of Norwood, whose wife Judi required 24-hour, seven-days-a-week home care due to ALS, described his experience finding caregivers...

Ashland physical therapist Elaine Hays conducts an initial foot flexibility assessment to determine a patient's range of motion. Photo/Submitted

Balance exercises can prevent falls and improve quality of life

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - January 22, 2023 0

By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer Ashland physical therapist Elaine Hays conducts an initial foot flexibility assessment to determine a patient's range of motion.Photo/Submitted ASHLAND...

Massachusetts resident Arlo Guthrie, 75, has been a popular folk singer since the 1960s. Photo/Brett Peruzzi

New Arlo Guthrie exhibit a highlight at Boch Center Folk Americana Roots Hall of...

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - May 3, 2023 0

By Sandi Barrett Contributing Writer BOSTON - "Alice's Restaurant Massacree," a favorite song of Arlo Guthrie fans, debuted at the 1967 Newport Folk Festival. Guthrie, who...

Leafy green vegetables are considered to be one of the most nutritious foods needed in our diet.

The importance of eating enough leafy greens

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - August 9, 2023 0

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer REGION - Vegetables come in all sorts of forms, sizes and colors and are packed with vital nutrients. Red beets,...

Marrying later in life does have many benefits but at times can also have some additional challenges.

Marrying later in life has considerations younger couples may not face

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - October 30, 2023 0

By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - Being young and in love, many people overlook things that can stress a healthy relationship. Marrying later in...

Boston’s iconic steaming kettle, now 150 years old, graces the façade of a Starbucks coffee shop in Government Center.

Boston’s steaming kettle is 150 years old

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - February 7, 2024 0

By Michael Perna Jr., Contributing Writer BOSTON - December of 2023 was the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Last year also marked the...

Cambridge senior service agency director likes learning from elders

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - May 10, 2021 0

By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer CAMBRIDGE - Liz Aguilo, 55, likes to help others. After she obtained a master’s degree from Simmons College School of...

Fifty Plus Advocate August 2021 Central Edition

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - August 19, 2021 0

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Doubles tennis is a good activity for older adults who want to learn or continue to play the game but don’t want to have to cover the entire court themselves.

Stay fit and have fun with doubles tennis

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - November 9, 2021 0

By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer REGION - Feel like a bit of running around, hitting a ball, and want a partner to play a game...

Notifications from Alexa Together provide assurance that an elderly person is going about their typical daily routine. Photo/Courtesy of Amazon.com

Alexa Together is next generation of remote assistance for older adults

This Month's Features Community Advocate Staff - February 16, 2022 0

By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor REGION - Alexa, the voice-activated digital assistant from Amazon that is present already in so many homes, is now the...

Dogs can present challenges for obtaining home health care

Balance exercises can prevent falls and improve quality of life

New Arlo Guthrie exhibit a highlight at Boch Center Folk Americana Roots Hall of...

The importance of eating enough leafy greens

Marrying later in life has considerations younger couples may not face

Boston’s steaming kettle is 150 years old

Cambridge senior service agency director likes learning from elders

Fifty Plus Advocate August 2021 Central Edition

Stay fit and have fun with doubles tennis

Alexa Together is next generation of remote assistance for older adults

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