Category: LOCAL
Senior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple.Selling the family home? Putting some lipstick on it
By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realtyand Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory What should I do to maximize the selling price of my home? This is one of the most common and important questions I hear from seniors who are selling...
Read MoreNatural beauty, wildlife, and white-sand beaches of Naples justify its reputation as ‘Florida’s Paradise Coast’
By Victor Block One morning, I take a sightseeing drive through a neighborhood of palatial mansions with three- and four-car garages that house top-of-the-line automobiles.That afternoon, I enjoy an airboat ride through mangrove...
Read MoreNavigating medication costs in 2025 – how to make sense of all the prescription plan options
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser With the arrival of 2025, you may be noticing changes to copays or coverage for your medications. I hope these changes are working in your favor. Here are a few reasons why changes...
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 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 MoreNavigating the winter months in New England as we age
By Maria Burke, RNOwner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care Winter in New England brings a unique set of challenges, particularly for aging adults. The cold temperatures, icy sidewalks, and shorter daylight hours can increase health...
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...
Read MoreServing your community: Join the movement on the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSWCEO of Old Colony Elder Services On January 20, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader and activist. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a special holiday...
Read MoreThinking about transferring ownership of your home to a child? Think about this first…
By Elizabeth A. Caruso, Esq. Happy New Year! Here at Elder Law Myth Busters, I want to start off the new year busting the myth in the number-one question I receive from clients: “I can just transfer my home to my child right?”...
Read MoreKeeping safe and secure at home
By Leon Merian, Leon Merian GroupSenior Focused Real Estate Services I recently interacted with a couple who were mobile and able-bodied, however, there were multiple safety concerns in their daily living that helped form the...
Read MoreNew Year Resolutions – the historic roots of planning to be better next year
By Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. Ancient BabyloniansBefore heralding New Year Resolutions, how about a little history (Sarah Pruit, History.com) behind this popular tradition that occurred some 4,000 years ago by the ancient...
Read MoreNew year, new routines: Reclaim your well-being with Sunmed
By Lyn Hart, Wellness Expert and Owner of Local Sunmed | Your CBD Store Braintree What do you want to reclaim this year? Whether it’s time with grandkids, days with less pain, nights of deep rest, or a more mindful outlook, one...
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