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Many older adults over 50 care for both aging parents and children.

Sleep loss puts family caregivers at risk for health problems of their own

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By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer REGION - Nicknamed the "sandwich generation," many older adults over 50 care for both aging parents and children. Caregivers...
QCC students Stephen Ory and John Martel learn how to program an industrial robot in the college’s Advanced Technologies Lab.

Community college prepares students for future in technology

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By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer WORCESTER - Think community colleges are just for kids straight out of high school? Think again. At Quinsigamond Community College...
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

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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

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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

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By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer REGION - Having some money set aside may provide a sense of security, but many people often feel insecure when...
Having a plan, including sorting items into piles to keep, donate, or throw out, can help simplify and speed up the decluttering and organization of your home.

Decluttering and organizing your home has multiple benefits

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - Whether you are downsizing, helping a friend or aging parent clean out their home or just want to...
“In all my work, I help others tap into their source and make meaning of their lives,” says Sherborn writer and expressive arts therapist Kelly DuMar.

Sherborn writer and expressive arts therapist transforms lives

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By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer SHERBORN – “Transformative” describes the work and influence of Kelly DuMar, a poet, author, playwright, and generative writing workshop...
Despite the name, urgent care centers are not suitable for life-threatening conditions.

Know the limits of using urgent care centers

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By Debbie Spingarn, Contributing Writer REGION - With nearly two hundred urgent care centers in Massachusetts, many people have used these freestanding medical care facilities...
The iconic Spag’s discount store on Route 9 in Shrewsbury was a familiar sight for passing motorists for over 50 years. Photo/Submitted

‘Spag’s’ – a Shrewsbury retail institution for more than half a century

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By Michael Perna Jr., Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY - For more than fifty years, “Spag’s” was a colorful discount store known throughout New England. The business...
Are you looking to give back and volunteer your time? Family Services of Central Massachusetts has plenty of options. Photo/Submitted

‘Make giving back your second act’: join the AmeriCorps Seniors program

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More volunteering opportunities available through Family Services of Central Massachusetts Are you looking to give back and volunteer your time? Family Services of Central...
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