Last night we were joined by Cindy Campbell, Communications Director for AARP Massachusetts, to learn more about the newest techniques scammers are using this summer in an effort to defraud victims. Listen […]
Learn about the 5 new scams to spot and avoid this month Tune in to “My Generation,” broadcast on WATD 95.9 FM, this Sunday night, from 7-8:00 PM (or stream live online, at […]
5 New Scam Alerts from AARP Massachusetts Fraud Watch Network SCAM ALERT #1: There’s a new twist to the IRS imposter scam. Scammers call taxpayers to claim the IRS has already mailed […]
By Carol Corio Did it ever occur to you that what we think about telegraphs to the people around us? If a person who is experiencing a strong negative emotion (could be […]
Where will you be in 2020???? Listen to our conversation with Executive Director of Plymouth 400 Inc., Michele Pecoraro. Learn about the great plans already underway to celebrate the 400th anniversary of […]
Braintree – A recent Forbes article (June, 2017), Retirees Uncertain about Tapping Home Equity but Want to Age in Place, highlighted conclusions from research conducted by The American College of Financial Services. […]
Last night our radio guests were Phyllis DeLarichelier, Project Manager, and Joan Reid, Marketing Coordinator, for Fairing Way. Hear our conversation about the new, award-winning 55+ luxury community in Union Point that’s […]
Braintree – According to the Boston College Center for Retirement Research analysist, Stephen A. Saas, home equity is the most underutilized asset in retirement financial planning. In an academic brief published in […]
Last night, Retirement Income Certified Professional, Steve Anzuoni, was our guest on My Generation, aired on 95.9 WATD-FM. Steve is host of Ready, Set, Retire Radio, also aired on WATD, and is […]
(Family Features) Although retirement is a milestone for all working adults, decades of hard work may not pay off if you haven’t planned for your financial needs once a regular paycheck stops […]
Mark Friedman was our guest this past Sunday on “My Generation,” broadcast on 95.9 WATD-FM. Mark is owner of Senior Helpers South Shore and Boston. To listen to our discussion about the […]
By Rich Bane It’s hard to put a price on caregiving, especially when dedicated workers are looking after our parents. Most of us would say they deserve yeoman’s pay for the work […]
The outgoing governor, international press, and local mucky-mucks all sat silently as the historical time capsule was opened at the Museum of Fine Arts. Originally placed in a cornerstone of the Massachusetts […]
George Downey, CEO of Harbor Mortgage Solutions, was our guest tonight on My Generation, broadcast from the studios at 95.9 WATD-FM. George outlined the innovative strategies many seniors are employing to make […]
Two Brains Did you know that we have two brains? Well we do! Two separate hemispheres that perform different functions connected by a communication channel called your Corpus Collosum. I guess it […]
Pembroke – Soon to swing into his 10th decade, 89-year-old George Cataldo–avid golfer (a 12-handicap!), velvet-voiced crooner, accomplished artist, WWII veteran, former Brockton City Counselor, and retired Sears Robuck Co. Executive — […]
Did you miss last week’s live broadcast of the vintage radio play, Sorry Wrong Number? If so, please take the time to relax and enjoy this suspense-filled, entertaining and professionally produced classic. […]
By Wayne Lowell As kids, most of us were at some point afraid of the dark. As we get older, we come to understand that sunshine is a greater threat than darkness. […]
Preview a scene from the first of a series of old-fashioned radio dramas Preview a live scene from “Sorry, Wrong Number,” performed by local actors during our live broadcast last night. This […]
Marshfield – The Talking Information Center, a non-profit reading service that broadcasts readings of newspapers, magazines and books to visually impaired listeners, will air three new live radio dramas this summer. Listeners can […]
Last night we had a lively discussion regarding steps we need to take to protect ourselves against an assorted variety of scams that are actively targeting the uninformed and vulnerable. Cindy Campbell, […]
Cindy Campbell, Communications Director for AARP Massachusetts, and international authority on geriatric medicine and eldercare, Dr. Bill Thomas, will be our guests this Sunday, 7:00 pm, on My Generation. Broadcast live from the […]
As owner of Senior Helpers Boston I love the fact that there’s an “Older American Month,” and this year’s theme is “Age Out Loud.” It speaks volumes about our seniors, the vibrancy […]
Last night we welcomed Julie Lovely, Executive Director, Wild Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Program and Wild Hearts Horses for Heroes. Please click the audio link below to enjoy the broadcast. […]
Brockton and Plymouth – Retirement can have positive or negative impacts on health. One study by the National Bureau of Economic Research concluded that complete retirement leads to a 5-16% increase in […]
Seven Hills Foundation’s Adult Family Care In September 2016 the Santos family, of New Bedford, MA, made a life-changing decision that today is proving very wise. Family matriarch Gilda Santos, who recently […]
By Susan Sheehan South Weymouth – In early May, I attended the celebration and ribbon cutting for the new site of the Alzheimer’s Association Office in Waltham. The event included a […]
By Wayne Westcott, Ph.D. and Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. Quincy – If you are like so many Americans who have trouble sticking to an exercise or weight loss program, here six steps […]
“I rediscovered my past here on Nantasket Beach.” HULL – As a young boy growing up in Quincy, Ron Della Chiesa was smitten with the world of opera and radio. A fixture of […]
Last night we welcomed Jennifer G. Mayer, Doctor of Audiology and Owner of South Shore Hearing Center, to our radio show, My Generation, 95.9 WATD-FM. Our discussion focused “sound advice” from Dr. Mayer, including how […]
Last night we welcomed Rosemarie Lanchester, owner, Everything You With For, to our radio show, My Generation, on 95.9 WATD-FM. Our discussion focused on a new and popular alternative, natural therapy used to treat emotional and […]
Reiki: An Integrated Health Therapy By Carol Corio Reiki is one of the most recognized and embraced of the healing energy modalities. “Reiki originated in Tibet or India, and the healing system […]
Last night we welcomed Susan Sheehan, Executive Director of Windrose at Weymouth to our radio show, My Generation, on 95.9 WATD-FM. Our discussion focused on important and timely issues surrounding memory care support. To listen […]
DECIDING TO WORK PAST “NORMAL” RETIREMENT AGE offers tangible advantages—a fatter nest egg, bigger Social Security benefits and, for some, a sense of personal satisfaction. Staying in the workforce later in life […]
A natural period of renewal, spring is the best time to clean out, lighten up and re-organize. Enlist the help of others (like the whole family! so it will not be overwhelming. […]
Last night we had a great discussion with Leslie Courtney, Vice President, Seven Hills Family Services, on our radio show, My Generation, broadcast 7-8 PM, 95.9 WATD-FM. Listen to our conversation by clicking on the […]
Reprinted from the May 2017 issue of South Shore Senior News Boston’s Home Team pitches in to help In recent years, the charitable arm of the Olde Towne Team, The Red Sox […]
Last night we had a great discussion about how to protect ourselves from identify theft and how to recognize and avoid scams with Cindy Campbell, Communications Director for AARP Massachusetts. Listen to our […]
The arts scene in Boston is among the best in the state when it comes to world-class theatre, ballet, and other professional shows, as well as cultural and sporting events. We’ve worked […]
Divorce attorneys, financial planners, and registered investment advisors are beginning to recognize reverse mortgages as an innovative financial planning tool for senior homeowners. Divorce rates among seniors, dubbed “gray divorce”, are on […]
Reprinted from the April edition of the South Shore Senior News. By Chris Hanson Easton – We all remember “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” from ABC’s “Wide World […]
John Miller, founder and owner of Home Care Partners, was our guest on last night’s radio show, My Generation, broadcast on 95.9 WATD-FM. Listen to our conversation by clicking the link below as we discuss some […]
Peter Smith, host of the 95.9 WATD-FM radio show, The Antiques Air Show, and owner of The Plymouth Exchange, was our guest on our radio show on the same station, My Generation, […]
Last night we welcomed Dave Austin, founder and owner of Lift & Care Systems, Inc., to our radio show, My Generation, on 95.9 WATD-FM. Our discussion focused on how the goal of […]
Reprinted from the March issue of South Shore Senior News Quincy – Even with the recent emphasis on exercise, the United States Public Health Service informs us that approximately 90 percent of […]
Last night we welcomed Quincy-based Elder Law Attorney Robert Romano to our radio show, My Generation, on WATD-FM 95.9. Our discussion focused on important legal issues for seniors to consider including asset protection, the five legal […]
By Melissa Weidman We’ve all heard the proverb, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Here’s evidence that it may in fact be true: every week, Hope Hospice volunteer Jan Nowak shows […]
Reprinted from the March issue of South Shore Senior News By Randy Veraguas It’s the month of action, right? So I dare you to March through your home and label things. You […]
Last night we welcomed the CEO of Top Notch Transitional Services, Brandon Bronaugh to our show, My Generation, on WATD-FM 95.9. Brandon discussed the challenges many seniors and their loved ones face when […]
As more and more people face financial shortfalls that will force them to delay retirement, new strategies are needed to support our aging workforce. According to Kurt Czarnowski, a former Communications Director […]
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