Category: LIFE
Celebrate the holiday season around the world with the best local flavors and traditions
By Victor Block Model boats are decorated with brightly glimmering lights. Women sprinkle water scented with basil around their house, which they believe will keep bad spirits away. Families dine on spit-roasted pork and fried...
Read MoreMedicare in 2026: What changes to costs should you expect?
By Patricia Prewitt My Personal Rx Adviser The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was designed to lower drug costs, expand coverage, and improve the sustainability of the Medicare program for years to come. At the time of this...
Read MoreReduce your holiday stress and encourage connections by helping others during the season
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services The holidays are here! While this is a time to gather with loved ones, celebrate traditions and reflect on cherished memories, for some it may be bittersweet and a very...
Read MoreMyth or fact? You can gift $19,000 per year with no effect on the five-year look back period for a nursing home
By Elizabeth A. Caruso, Esq. This a myth! For tax purposes, gifts occur all year round, but they are obviously a highly discussed topic at the end of the year for both the holidays and tax planning. Any time money is transferred...
Read MoreStay active through the holiday season with the home-based kitchen island workout
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. Would you believe that your kitchen island or counter can serve as more than just a place for cooking or preparing meals? Throughout this Christmas holiday, it can double as a stable and effective...
Read MoreThe privilege of care: Lessons from 16 years of navigating aging as a professional and with family
By Mark Friedman In April 2019, South Shore Senior News published my column entitled “Navigating the future: Plans, preparations and a guy about to get on a plane.” It was all about an early discussions with my parents about...
Read MoreUnlocking your home’s hidden wealth: Reverse mortgages vs. HELOCs – what every homeowner should know
By George A. Downey, CRMP As retirement approaches, many homeowners find themselves rich in home equity but short on cash flow or access to funds when needed. Fortunately, two powerful tools can help: Reverse mortgages and home...
Read MoreWhen the experience of loss has no name – dealing with ‘ambiguous grief’
By Jennifer CoopermanLICSW, ACHP-SW, CDP Amidst the pain and darkness of loss, we often find comfort and light in the presence of others. We have funerals and rituals that bring people together to share the grief and ease the...
Read MoreFollow this fitness formula for a flatter stomach this fall
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. For quicker belly fat reduction and visible abs, try these tips alongside the exercises from my May 2023 “Melt Your Belly Fat: A Three-Step Series” article.Develop a lifestyle planTruthfully, it takes...
Read MoreFour factors to guide care decisions and help you make the right choices for your situation
By Mark Friedman Having a personalized plan – as we discussed in last month’s article – is one of the most important steps you can take to age well. Once you’ve outlined your priorities, values, and preferences, you’ll find it...
Read MoreRecognizing the profound impact of smaller losses helps stabilize the Jenga tower of grief
By Meghan Fitzpatrick, Hospice & Palliative Care RepresentativeOld Colony Hospice & Palliative Care I was sitting in a class about compassion fatigue last week when something the instructor said struck me. She was...
Read MoreSenior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple.
Maybe it’s time to think about selling the family home. Here’s how to get started By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realty and Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory Maintenance is becoming a bit much. Utility bills are...
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