Happy 33rd Anniversary: May is Better Hearing Month
By Dr. Keith Darrow, PhD
Hearing & Balance Centers of New England
By the President of the United States of America - A Proclamation
“Sounds, whether we...
Paddleboarding enthusiasts say it’s good for both the body and soul
By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer
REGION - The temperatures are in the nineties. There’s hardly a breeze. You could hide out in the air conditioning,...
Recumbent bicycles growing in popularity among older adults
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
If you’re a recumbent bicyclist, you recognize it as a familiar experience. That’s because as a child, you probably rode...
Do you remember when The Rolling Stones played at Sir Morgan’s Cove in Worcester...
By Brett Peruzzi, Managing Editor
WORCESTER - On September 14, 1981, The Rolling Stones played in front of 300 people in a packed nightclub on...
Volunteering with AARP
Are you looking for a new opportunity? Would you like to explore new ways to connect with your neighbors, and also make new friends? You have a lifetime of experience to offer. If you’re looking to give back to your community and build new relationships, AARP Massachusetts can help you find the perfect fit with our many volunteer opportunities.
The bird whisperer of Hudson
By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor
Hudson - Alan Davis recently overheard a conversation in his living room:
“How are you? I’m okay,”
“Are you okay?...
Dance your way to fitness and friendship
By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer
REGION - Whether it’s a memory of a class, a crowded nightclub, or a relative’s wedding, we’ve probably all danced...
You’ve got a ‘Facebook’ friend…
A television ad that has run frequently in past months features “Beatrice,” an older woman who doesn’t quite get the concept of how Facebook works. Beatrice tells her two friends that she “posted” her vacation pictures on her “wall,” the term used when putting items on your personal Facebook page. In reality, she put physical copies of her photos on a wall in her home.
Westborough ice cream fan lands sweet gig
By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – If you want to know the scoop about ice cream, ask 50-year-old Westborough resident Amy Dwyer.
Dwyer was...
Resources for older workers
Are you an older worker looking for a new job or an opportunity to try something new? Are you concerned that employers won’t be interested in someone 50+? Take heart: An AARP study released in 2015 debunked myths about age 50+ workers, showing that they have productivity advantages that can make them a critical component of a successful business.
