55-plus housing communities offer maintenance-free living in an intimate social setting
By Colin McCandless, Contributing Writer
REGION - Fifty-five-plus communities, also known as active adult communities, offer another potential housing option for older adults to consider...
Top home improvements that pay off when selling
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - The housing situation in Boston and most of Massachusetts these days is best described as “sizzling.” Big demand...
Green House Project offers an alternative to traditional nursing homes
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
CHELSEA - When Steve McAlilly left his Mississippi home for a Leading Age convention in Los Angeles more than two...
Demystifying your home selling costs
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - When selling your home in Massachusetts, what you will pay the realtor might be the initial expense that...
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...
Our Roots are One
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“A tree’s beauty lies in its branches, but its strength lies in its roots” – Mashona Dhilwayo
Meet Karen and Priscilla, sisters...
Woburn’s Cummings Foundation supports older adults in a variety of ways
By Peg Lopata, Contributing Writer
WOBURN - Bill and Joyce Cummings of Winchester began making donations, many to organizations dedicated to elders, a long time...
Tiny houses offer unique alternative to traditional homes
By Colin McCandless, Contributing writer
REGION - Tiny houses are a big thing these days.
You may have seen these diminutive dwellings featured on HGTV shows...
We are all one and one person can make a difference
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“The youth walk faster but the elderly know the road” – African Ubuntu Proverb
There is a philosophy in many African countries...
Apply early and often for housing as you age
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“You can’t plan for everything or you never get started in the first place." ...
