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Keeping Maritime Traditions Alive

By South Shore Senior News on April 18, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Hull Lifesaving Museum’s Rowing Program attracts rowers from all abilities and ages An original founder of the Hull Lifesaving Museum, McCabe remains at the helm, actively involved in advancing the area’s rich […]

Listen to our conversation with Kristen Arute to learn more about the growing threat of financial abuse of older Americans

By South Shore Senior News on April 16, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Last night Kristen Arute was our guest on My Generation, broadcast live on 95.9 WATD-FM. Kristen, a staunch advocate for protecting elders from financial fraud, discussed this serious and growing threat against seniors […]

Financial abuse is a serious and growing threat to our elders

By South Shore Senior News on April 14, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

By Kristen Arute Hingham – Every year millions of older adults fall victim to financial fraud.  Some estimate that it affects 1 in 18 people.  Around 4.5% of this population are victims […]

Experts discuss medical marijuana

By South Shore Senior News on April 9, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Last night’s My Generation radio show featured experts in the field of medical cannabis, and was broadcast on 95.9 WATD-FM from 7-8:00 PM. Our panelists: Rob Durante, COO, MedWell Health and Wellness  […]

AARP MA: Legislative Advocacy Update

By South Shore Senior News on April 3, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts Credit Freeze Bill Closer to Passage Massachusetts House of Representatives recently passed H.B. 4241: An Act Removing Fees for Security Freezes and Disclosures of Consumer […]

Listen to our conversation with Human Resources consultant Denise Noble

By South Shore Senior News on March 26, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Last night, Denise C. Noble, founder of The HR Engineers, was our guest on My Generation, broadcast live on 95.9 WATD-FM. Denise discussed ageism in the workplace, why hiring an older worker […]

Listen to our conversation with Cliff Aguirre, hypnotherapist and author

By South Shore Senior News on March 19, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Last night, Cliff Aguirre was our guest on My Generation, broadcast live from 95.9 WATD-FM. As a certified hypnotherapist, Aguirre helps clients overcome phobias, eat more healthily, manage anxiety, stress, and depression, […]

Aging with Sass and Class

By South Shore Senior News on March 17, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart By Loretta LaRoche Bette Davis famously said, “Aging is not for sissies.” I can at this point in my life say she was right on the […]

Listen to our conversation with Maria Burke, RN, owner of Celtic Angels

By South Shore Senior News on March 12, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Our guest on last night’s My Generation show, broadcast live on 95.9 WATD-FM, was Maria Burke, RN. Maria is owner of Celtic Angels, Inc., a home health care agency based in Weymouth, […]

Tax time…who can help me?

By South Shore Senior News on March 11, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

By Nicole Long There are a variety of options to help you prepare and file your tax return this year. The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program provides free preparation for filers […]

Listen to our conversation with AARP’s Mike Festa and Cindy Campbell

By South Shore Senior News on March 5, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Last night’s My Generation show, broadcast live on 95.9 WATD-FM, featured two great guests from AARP Massachusetts: State Director Mike Festa and Communications Director Cindy Campbell. Topics discussed include facts about  Massachusetts’ […]

March issue available online

By South Shore Senior News on March 1, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

The March issue of the South Shore Senior News is now available online.  

Take a commercial break and get in shape!

By South Shore Senior News on February 28, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

By Wayne Wescott, Ph.D., and Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. Most of us do not enjoy television commercials, especially because they seem so much louder than the newscasters giving us the latest […]

Listen to great health advice from registered dietitian Kathy Jordan

By South Shore Senior News on February 26, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

  Kathy Jordan was our guest on last night’s My Generation show broadcast live on 95.9 WATD-FM. Kathy is a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer and weight loss, eating behavior, and fitness Coach. She […]

How the caregiver shortage is hitting home

By South Shore Senior News on February 24, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

By Mark Friedman In his recent book “M.I.T. economist and human resources expert Paul Osterman examines trends in the labor force market for caregivers. He basically concludes “it’s an absolute train wreck […]

Snowy Owls are back!

By South Shore Senior News on February 20, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

The “hunt” for snowy owls is on! South Shore photographers brave the winter elements in search of the nomad from the Arctic tundra. By Patricia Abbate   In recent years, snowy owls, […]

Don’t let your financial future derail

By South Shore Senior News on February 19, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Stay on track with simple, sound steps By Chris Hanson Recent storms and frigid temperatures have caused predictable commuting problems on the MBTA. Frequent delays, breakdowns, and a few years ago a […]

Find your passion and reinvent yourself…at any age. Listen to our conversation with Laura Willis for advice

By South Shore Senior News on February 18, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

Laura Willis, owner of Encore Revolution, was our guest tonight on My Generation, broadcast live on 95.9 WATD-FM. Our conversation focused on the fact that many men and woman who are approaching […]

Aging with Sass and Class

By South Shore Senior News on February 16, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

By Loretta LaRoche These days, it seems that not a day goes by without a magazine or new show doing a “special report” on aging. Why are they all so interested in […]

Listen to our conversation with Attorney Tom Williams

By South Shore Senior News on February 11, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Tonight we welcomed guest and fellow 95.9 WATD-FM radio host, Attorney Tom Williams to our show, My Generation. Williams has practiced law for more than 40 years and has hosted his popular […]

Do you know about Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services?

By South Shore Senior News on February 6, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

By John D. Miller The Veterans Administration offers a broad range of benefits to its veteran constituents. Many of these benefits are not well known, such as the Veterans Directed Home and […]

HRW Report: Nursing homes misuse drugs to control residents

By South Shore Senior News on February 5, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Reprinted from Human Rights Watch, February 5, 2018   Nursing homes across the United States routinely give antipsychotic drugs to residents with dementia to control their behavior, despite regulatory prohibitions on this […]

Are dentures for you?

By South Shore Senior News on February 5, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

By Dr. Olga Kraeva Tooth loss is a fact of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by age 50, Americans have lost an average of 12 teeth, and […]

Medical deduction…saved!

By South Shore Senior News on February 2, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

By Alexis Levitt As you know by now, the new federal tax law represents a broad overhaul of our tax rules.  One item that was on the chopping block was the medical […]

When it comes to Home Care: The beauty of keeping it simple

By South Shore Senior News on January 30, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

By Mark Friedman One of my jobs as Owner of Senior Helpers Boston and South Shore, is to keep on top of trends in our industry that can influence care to our […]

Maintaining resolutions in the New Year

By South Shore Senior News on January 30, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

By Andrea Luttrell, RDN, LDN About half of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, with approximately 8% achieving their goals. Why such low success rates? Oftentimes, goals are set without looking at the […]

Listen to our conversation with local authors, Kate and Lloyd Emery

By South Shore Senior News on January 29, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Last night, Kate MacLeod Emery and her husband, Lloyd Emery, were guests on our radio show, My Generation, broadcast live from the 95.9 WATD studios in Marshfield, MA. Kate is the author […]

Downsizing: How they did it

By South Shore Senior News on January 26, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

This month’s story is dear to me.  Meet my parents!  William and Deanne Zella (above), who decided  years ago it was time to give away the stately nine bedroom family home nestled […]

The overlooked asset that is changing retirement planning

By South Shore Senior News on January 25, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

George A. Downey 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 […]

“Be Yourself. Everyone Else is Taken!” -Loretta LaRoche

By South Shore Senior News on January 23, 2018 • ( 2 Comments )

Loretta LaRoche, PBS star, stress management expert, author and humorist, reflects on her path to authenticity, the importance of social connections, and becoming a jazz singer By Patricia Abbate Loretta LaRoche’s advice […]

Listen to great advice from Dr. Wayne L. Wescott, Professor of exercise science, Quincy College

By South Shore Senior News on January 22, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Want to get in shape this year and don’t know where to start? Don’t let your New Year’s resolutions become a memory before January is over, especially those plans to get in […]

The hazards of stock picking

By South Shore Senior News on January 16, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

By Chris Hanson The Wicked Smart Investor If you could accurately predict a future number one song or the next hot stock it would be immensely profitable. You could invest early, watch […]

Curious about past life regression therapy? Listen to our conversation with hypnotherapist and author Cliff Aguirre

By South Shore Senior News on January 15, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Have you ever wondered if you’ve lived a previous life?  If so, our fascinating discussion with Cliff Aguirre last night on My Generation, broadcast live on 95.9 WATD, will answer some questions […]

Social Security: Ex-spouse benefits and how they affect you

By South Shore Senior News on January 13, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

By Delia DeMello Just like during tax season, it’s good to have all the information you need early so you can prepare and get any money you are due. If you are […]

Arthritis in your feet and hands? Try these simple exercises

By South Shore Senior News on January 12, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

By Dr. Wayne L. Westcott            If you, like 25% of adults in the U.S., are coping with arthritis or related joint issues, in your hands and/or feet (especially during the winter […]

New survey reveals an unexpected New Year’s Resolution: Spend more time with elderly family members

By South Shore Senior News on January 8, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Over a quarter of Americans say spending more time with elderly family members/friends is a goal for them in 2018. Today, the team at TruSense is releasing the findings of a new […]

Listen to our conversation with Cindy Campbell, Communications Director for AARP MA

By South Shore Senior News on January 8, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Last night we had a great show to kick off the New Year. Cindy Campbell, Communications Director for AARP MA, was our guest. She updated us on the scams that made headlines […]

Part B premiums rise for some

By South Shore Senior News on January 3, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

YOUR HEALTH By Rachel L. Sheedy THE MAZE OF GOVERNMENT RULES CAN CREATE unexpected outcomes. And that’s certainly the case for 2018 Medicare premiums. While the stan- dard Part B premium remains $134 a […]

January 2018 issue now online!

By South Shore Senior News on January 2, 2018 • ( 1 Comment )

Free MMJ certifications for veterans

By South Shore Senior News on December 19, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Are you a Veteran? Do you know someone who is? Have you ever wondered how you could benefit from the use of Medical Cannabis? NEVA (New England Veterans Alliance) & MedWell Health […]

Do you remember Paragon Park? Listen to our conversation with park historian, Chris Haraden

By South Shore Senior News on December 18, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

Local Paragon Park historian Chris Haraden was our guest last night on My Generation, broadcast live on 95.9 WATD-FM, from 7-8:00 PM. Chris is compiling the first comprehensive history of the historic […]

Ask the Hippie

By South Shore Senior News on December 14, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Embracing the Journey:  Knowing your Inner Hippie By Phyllis DeLaricheliere, MS It’s that time of year – THE HOLIDAYS!  Where plans are being made, traditions celebrated and families gather. It’s also a […]

Pets help seniors stay healthier and happier, wherever they live, studies show

By South Shore Senior News on December 13, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

French novelist Sidonie-Gabrielle Collette once said, “Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet.” Pets provide meaningful social support for owners, and they can be especially beneficial for seniors. Ample research […]

Six tips to avoid weight gain this holiday season

By South Shore Senior News on December 13, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

You’re worried.  December typically undoes 11 months of your mindful eating and regular exercise program.  Shopping, school events, parties, and family get-togethers interfere with your fitness goals and tempt you to indulge […]

Listen to our conversation with local mystery writer PK Norton

By South Shore Senior News on December 11, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Last night we were thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with local suspense writer Paula “PK” Norton on our radio show, My Generation, broadcast on 95.9 WATD-FM. Her new book, Sweet […]

Seeing the folks at the holidays? Good time to assess their wellness

By South Shore Senior News on December 10, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

By Heather Kenney, North River Home Care Holiday visit or wellness check? The answer is both. The holidays are often a time for happy reunions with aging parents, in-laws, aunts and uncles […]

Coping with the holidays–Tips for caregivers

By South Shore Senior News on December 8, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

By Nicole Long For many people the holiday season brings joy and happiness but, the holidays can be exhausting and stressful even in the best of times. If you are caring for […]

Dare to decorate!

By South Shore Senior News on December 6, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

By Randy Veraguas Ho Ho HO….whether or not you believe Santa will be visiting Dec. 24th, it never hurts to embrace the power of decoration.  Doesn’t a well decorated place lift your spirits?  So […]

Fruitcake! Give the much maligned holiday treat a chance this season

By South Shore Senior News on December 5, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

By Chris Hanson The Wicked Smart Investor Hanover – Holiday traditions usually provide seasonal merriment. Yet, there is one unfairly maligned standby: the dreaded fruitcake. Many people have never actually tasted fruitcake, […]

Curious about medical marijuana? Listen to our conversation with Rob Durante, Director, MedWell Health and Wellness Centers

By South Shore Senior News on December 4, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Last night our guest, Rob Durante, Director of MedWell Health and Wellness Centers, discussed the state of medical marijuana in Massachusetts. MedWell Health and Wellness Centers conducts patient evaluations and processes certifications […]

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