Category: LIFE
Senior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple. How proper preparation can create a stress-free process for selling your house this spring
By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realty and Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s begin again.” And for many senior citizens, that whisper of warm air and birdsong may also be saying,...
Read MoreLiving in the middle: When you’re 62, still working full speed, and supporting your parents
By Mark Friedman At 62, I imagined I would be easing into a different chapter – mentoring, traveling, enjoying grandchildren, perhaps scaling back professionally. Instead, like a growing number of us, I live in the “middle,”...
Read MoreDaily stretching for adults and seniors – whether dynamic or static – supports overall physical health
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. Prior to exploring advantages exclusively with flexibility training, Westcott and La Rosa Loud’s conclusive studies combining strength training with stretching demonstrated a 20% increase in strength...
Read MoreMonthlong celebrations provide an opportunity to honor both women and social workers
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services “Civilization is a method of living, an attitude of equal respect for all men.” – Jane Addams March is both Women’s History Month and Social Work Month! In...
Read MoreManaging your prescriptions: Navigating ‘lifestyle’ medications in 2026
By Patricia Prewitt My Personal Rx Adviser What Are ‘lifestyle’ medications? Insurance companies often categorize certain drugs as “lifestyle” products. These typically include treatments for hair growth, skin care, men’s and...
Read MoreThe power of connection: A simple handwritten note can make a profound difference
By Michelle Sonia, President and CEO Seniors Helping Seniors Boston South Shore As we grow older, one of the most powerful contributors to health and happiness isn’t found in a prescription bottle or a fitness plan –...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares: Everything I needed to know I learned from a two-year-old
By Steven V. Dubin Up! Up! Up! Moses, my nearly two-year-old grandson, made it very clear. He wanted to moved from here to there. Wow. What if we all communicated so directly? And we all asked for help when we needed it. It got...
Read MoreWhen facing the grief of heartbreaking losses, vulnerability can be heroic
By Meghan Fitzpatrick, Hospice & Palliative Care Representative Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care Recently, many of my dearest friends have suffered profound losses. Bearing witness to so much grief in such a short...
Read MoreIs Medicare’s out-of-pocket cap truly saving beneficiaries money?
By Patricia Prewitt My Personal Rx Adviser I have been following with interest reports on the impact of the 2025 cap on out-of-pocket prescription costs from various healthcare sources, including government websites. The data is...
Read MoreNational Caregivers Day and the importance of self-care
By Michelle Sonia, President and CEO Seniors Helping Seniors Boston South Shore This February 20, we celebrate National Caregivers Day. Caregivers come in many forms – from healthcare professionals to family,...
Read MoreSenior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple. What is in your best interest when it comes to interest rates and choosing a mortgage?
By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realty and Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory For many people, retirement is a time to simplify, enjoy life, and feel secure in their finances. Yet for a growing number of seniors, buying a...
Read MoreFrom planning to action: Bringing your aging plan full circle
By Mark Friedman Over the past several months, this column has focused on one core idea: successful aging does not happen by accident. It happens when individuals and families take time – before a crisis – to think through...
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