Gov. Baker has an opportunity to give state’s aging clout

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By Al Norman One of the biggest opportunities waiting for Gov. Charlie Baker is to more efficiently deliver long term care services for older residents...

When President Bill Clinton Came to Framingham

By Brett Peruzzi Managing Editor FRAMINGHAM - President Bill Clinton’s visit to the hub of MetroWest in 1994 was the first presidential visit to the city,...

Breakthrough treatment for evaporative dry eye disease

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By Jean Keamy Tear Science has developed a breakthrough treatment for patients who suffer from evaporative dry eye disease. This disease stems from a deficiency...

Technology can help reduce social isolation among seniors

By Michael E. Festa Isolation — due to the death of a spouse, loss of friends and companions, and distance away from loved ones—puts millions...
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Middle Name: Chocolate?

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By Janice Lindsay Answer this question: In a parking lot, you stroll past a brand new Mercedes. Glancing in the passenger-side window, you see an...

Combating demographic deafness

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By Al Norman Over a period of seven years, I criticized former Governor Deval Patrick for rarely mentioning the elderly in his annual State of...
Mike Festa of AARP Massachusetts highlights five things to know about Social Security.

AARP Foundation survey finds neighborhood connections key to countering social isolation

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP, Massachusetts A new survey released by AARP Foundation, “Loneliness and Social Connections: A National Survey of Adults 45 and...

Power of the 50+ voter should not be underestimated

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Yet, as decision day draws near, we hear more and more about voter dissatisfaction with politicians, the political system, the status quo.

This fall, ease into retirement, online

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September 23 marks the first day of fall. During this season, many people reflect on the gradual passing of time as green leaves turn gold and pine needles blanket lawns. You are also slowly changing, and those golden years of retirement are one season closer.

More diseases to blame on smoking

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It’s no secret that smoking causes lung cancer. But what about diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and erectile dysfunction?