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More house for your money – negotiating the best possible deal By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realty and Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory Selling a home is one of the largest financial decisions most people will ever make,...
Read MoreTraveling abroad with prescriptions – planning ahead helps avoid unnecessary delays
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser Have you ever wondered how to travel with prescriptions when leaving the United States? Here are some practical tips to know before you go:• Check with the foreign embassy of the...
Read MoreOlder Americans Month encourages seniors to ‘flip the script on aging’
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Join us to celebrate Older Americans Month this May!The Administration for Community Living (ACL), which leads the nation’s observance of this special month, has...
Read MoreWhy transferring your house to your children to avoid nursing home costs can be a bad idea
By Elizabeth A. Caruso, Esq. Myth or fact? It’s a good idea to transfer my house to my kids for $1 so that the nursing home doesn’t take it.This is a myth!I have had many clients come to me recently and ask me if transferring...
Read MorePrevent muscle loss, avoid fat gain with circuit strength training
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. There are countless reasons older adults should engage in some form of resistance exercise. During the aging process, muscle loss occurs and is accompanied by a variety of health issues (sarcopenia,...
Read MoreBroken heart, broken pottery – A unique model for healing after loss
By Susan Drevitch KellyLife Transition Coach Kintsugi in Japanese means “golden repair” or “joining with gold.” It is the Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold. Every break is unique, and instead...
Read MoreBright minds, natural paths: A new era of wellness in Braintree
By Lyn Hart, Wellness Expert and Owner of Local Sunmed | Your CBD Store Braintree At Your CBD Store Braintree, we’ve always believed in the power of nature to support well-being. But in recent months, we’ve taken...
Read MoreCritical questions need to be asked – and answered – to craft a plan for successful aging
By Mark Friedman The importance of proper planning to craft a plan for aging in place cannot be understated. Deciding how to best care for ourselves or supporting someone heading into the fourth quarter of life is not the time...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares
Hey, old man! What would you like me to call you? By Steven V. Dubin A friend of a certain age, and similar to mine, dropped by for a cup of coffee. As he told me of his recent adventure in the wilds of Idaho, he referred to “an...
Read MoreWhat does it mean to age in place, and how do you know if it’s right for you?
By Mark Friedman We can buy cream to reduce wrinkles. We can undergo plastic surgery to alleviate sagging jowls. We can do a tummy tuck to minimize our figure. But no matter what we do, there is one undisputed fact we cannot...
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In-law or out-law apartment? Finding the right in-law apartment for you By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realtyand Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory Yes, it would be a delight to live right next door to your children, your...
Read More10 suggestions for seniors looking for a new dentist
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com Changing dentists at any age can present challenges. As a senior, it can be even more unsettling, particularly if you’ve been with a dental practitioner for a long...
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