Costa Rica, a diversity of wildlife, landscapes
An uphill climb can transport you from an Amazon-like jungle to an alpine woodland. Dry stretches of forest and pockets of verdant wetlands lie in the shadow of volcanoes.
Even fit boomers won’t escape heart problems
The best odds are in the healthiest adults — those who don’t smoke, have diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
Tips to pick the best nursing home
Finding the right nursing home for an elderly loved one is a daunting task. And it’s one most of us will face, as two-thirds of people over 65 will need nursing home care, at least temporarily.
The lowdown on basement decor
These subterranean spaces present a host of decorating challenges, from low ceilings and limited natural light to never-ending battles with dampness and even flooding.
Families at odds over financial planning
it is important to plan a detailed discussion, given the strong likelihood that older parents and their adult children have conflicting expectations about issues such as elder care, retirement security and inheritance.
New Year’s resolutions for family caregivers
By Doug Peck
One of the hardest lessons I had to learn as a caregiver was that I could not provide all the hands-on care...
New LTC Insurance law protects consumers
By Linda T. Cammuso
For seniors who own or are considering long-term care insurance, the recent signing of Massachusetts Senate Bill 2359, “An Act Establishing...
Couple finds love late in life at a senior complex
By Marianne Delorey
I am a closet romantic. Yet, it is not young love that makes my heart quiver. I look at young people in love...
Take Social Security off fiscal cliff
By Al Norman
In the fall of 2008, the Goldman Sachs Group, which describes itself as “a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management...
Stay connected this winter, and year-round
By Linda F. Fitzgerald
As we embrace yet another New England winter, we don’t have to limit our connection to friends and family due to...
