Lessons from a broken toe
By Janet Lindsay
Take my advice: Do not break your toe.
You might think, “I have ten toes. What difference does it make if one gets...
Married folks have fewer heart problems
“It might be that if someone is married, they have a spouse who encourages them to take better care of themselves,” said Dr. Jeffrey Berger, a preventive cardiologist at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York.
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...
Workplace retirement savings program debuts in Massachusetts
Today, a secure retirement may be out of reach for millions of Americans, especially those who work for small businesses. Fifty-seven million Americans have no access to a retirement savings plan through their employers - that’s over 50 percent of the 18- to 64-year-old population. When employers give workers the option of payroll deduction for retirement savings, AARP research indicates that their participation rate is a whopping 1,300 percent higher than that of those without the option.
Caring for the workers who care for the elderly
By Al Norman
On March 24, elder advocates from around the Commonwealth will converge on the State House for an Elder Issues Lobby Day. The...
Medicare open enrollment an opportunity to review
By Linda F. Fitzgerald
For those of us with Medicare, the fall season means more than enjoying the foliage, watching our favorite football team (for...
How can I get rid of glasses after cataract surgery? Part 4
By Dr. Jean Keamy
Cataracts typically occur in patients over 50. At birth the lens is crystal clear, but with time it gets cloudy. This...
Don’t let Congress cut Medicare and Social Security benefits
On Oct. 12, call Sen. Kerry, Sen. Brown and your U.S. Representative at 888-722-8514. Tell them you’re not a pushover; don’t let them cut your Medicare and Social Security benefits.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is now an Age-Friendly State
Governor Charlie Baker has announced that Massachusetts has joined the network of AARP Age-Friendly States and the World Health Organization Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities. We thank Governor Baker for his leadership on this issue of importance to Bay State residents of all ages.
PRIDE comes in all ages: LGBT community needs support
By Michael E. Festa
The early days of June are always a wonderfully vibrant time in Boston. It’s when we celebrate PRIDE week. AARP staff...
