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...
Marianne Delorey

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...
Unusual among area senior living communities, New Horizons at Marlborough features a heated indoor lap swimming pool that residents and their families use for recreation and exercise, including “watercise” classes. Photo/Submitted

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...
A Brady-Built tiny house on a foundation in Harwich on Cape Cod.

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...
Marianne Delorey of Colony Retirement Homes

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."               ...

No Place Like Home

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.   “Home is heaven for beginners.” – Charles Henry Parkhurst A few years ago, my brother and I were playing a game with...

Worcester Realtors Offer Experience, Client Commitment

WORCESTER - The housing market, like businesses everywhere, has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.  For realtors, that has meant dealing with limited inventory, something...

Camellia Gardens

A warm, safe all-inclusive independent living community By Lauren Schiffman, Contributing Writer  Maynard - Situated near a currently-under construction shopping center, Camellia Gardens in Maynard is...

Organization says ‘Retirement age’ may become a thing of the past

Region - The labor participation rate of older Americans is increasing for a variety of reasons. The National Council on Aging  reports that one in five...