Category: LIFE
How well do you want to know your dentist?
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com Last month, I mentioned a meet-and-greet at my practice for our new dentist Dr. Jonathan Alihosseini, DMD, or Dr. J, as he goes by. The questions asked were probably...
Read MoreQuincy offers grant funding to city’s
senior residents for home renovations If you are a Quincy resident aged 62 or older and need help paying for renovations to improve your home, you may qualify for a grant from the city.The City of Quincy has developed a grant...
Read MoreTaking steps to improve your heart health during American Heart Month
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSWCEO of Old Colony Elder Services Did you know? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Read MoreIntroducing Empowered Aging Community: A new resource for older adults and their families
By Leon Merian, Leon Merian GroupSenior Focused Real Estate Services As a Realtor with the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation, I’ve worked closely with older adults and their families, often during life’s pivotal...
Read MoreExperiencing low back pain? Full range movements and strength training can help
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. At the age of 21, I was involved in a major car crash and sustained multiple injuries, especially to my lower back. Due to fear of triggering debilitating spasms in my lumbar spine, for years I...
Read MoreEmotional Relocation and moving forward in the new year
By Susan Drevitch KellyLife Transition Coach It is a new year and a time when people reflect on the past year, set intentions, and look for a fresh start. For those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, it can be a time to...
Read MoreCelebrate self-love this February: A guide to health, wellness, and CBD
By Lyn Hart, Wellness Expert and Owner of Local Sunmed | Your CBD Store Braintree February is here, and with Valentine’s Day around the corner, love is in the air. But amid the chocolates and flowers, let’s not forget one of the...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares Foreclosure, one of the scariest words to any homeowner – but there is help available
By Steven V. Dubin Seniors on fixed incomes can get behind on their mortgage. Or they get behind on the property taxes.Most people ignore the initial letters from the bank. They hunker down and avoid the bad news. Foreclosure is...
Read MoreAre you age 70 or older? Here’s why you should be receiving Social Security benefits
By Delia De Mello Retirement is not one-size-fits-all. It can mean different things to different people. Perhaps you have not applied for Social Security retirement benefits because you’re still working or are delaying applying...
Read MoreStephen Martin, center, led the performance of Orpheus Reborn on stage at Scituate Heritage Days a few years ago.
Former Orpheus band member finds the time to look back to the ’60s: ‘Those were exciting times’ By Carol Britton Meyer Fans of “Can’t Find the Time” – a memorable song performed by Orpheus that made the Billboard Magazine “Hot...
Read MoreSenior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple.
Downsizing doesn’t have to be a downer – how to make the transition to a new home By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realtyand Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory Downsizing to a smaller home can be a liberating experience for...
Read MoreExploring the spiritual side of Florida, all in the shadow of Walt Disney World
Victor Block January, my wife Fyllis and I agree, is a good time to visit Florida. After arriving in the tiny town of Cassadaga, the choices we faced were as intriguing as they were varied. Did we prefer a healing circle or...
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