Category: LOCAL
Aquarium releases 12 rehabilitated sea turtlesinto ocean waters off Cape Cod
After months undergoing rehabilitative care for life-threatening injuries at the New England Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital, 12 sea turtles were released on June 23 back into the waters off Cape Cod. The five Kemp’s ridleys,...
Read MoreSenior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple. Selling your home in the sizzle of summer requires some attention to seasonal details
By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realty and Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory Summer is a season of sunshine, flip-flops, backyard barbecues, and, believe it or not, home sales. While buyers may be dreaming of beach days...
Read MoreA faster and more convenient way to request a Social Security number and card
By Delia De Mello, Social Security If you need an original Social Security number (SSN) or a replacement card, you can now complete your request online, and if needed, schedule an appointment for faster service. How it works...
Read MoreTargeted support programs help older adults and people with disabilities maintain independence
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW CEO of Old Colony Elder Services Maintaining and celebrating independence as we age As we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, it also reminds us of another meaningful form of...
Read MoreScituate artists’ nature-themed work on display at ‘Flowers & Feathers’ exhibit
The Front Street Art Gallery is ushering in summer with “Flowers & Feathers,” art by Janet Cornacchio and Kathleen Mullins Mogayzel. Janet and Kathy have painted and worked together in the Scituate Arts...
Read MoreWhy home equity deserves objective consideration in serious retirement advice
By George A. Downey Financial planning has changed. Advisors can no longer view a client’s financial life only through investment accounts, insurance products, income projections, or tax strategies. A sound fiduciary process...
Read MoreReleasing the pressure: How venting can help you process your grief
By Meghan Fitzpatrick, Hospice & Palliative Care Representative Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care One of the things I have learned about grief is that sometimes you just need to vent. There is a strange period...
Read MorePersonalized care plans allow seniors to remain safe and comfortable in their own homes
Q: What is Celtic Angels Home Health Care? A: Celtic Angels Home Health Care is a locally owned and operated agency providing compassionate, personalized care to seniors and adults who wish to remain safe and comfortably in...
Read MoreIn praise of baseball’s delightfully slow dance – chatting inning to inning
By Steven V. Dubin Baseball leaves plenty of time for conversation and catching up. My Pinnacle Network, with three Eastern Massachusetts business-to-business groups that meet via Zoom each month, chose to slow down the...
Read MoreThe light at the end of the tunnel – understanding the role of faith in dealing with grief
By Meghan Fitzpatrick, Hospice & Palliative Care Representative Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care In the last couple of months, I experienced an unexpected loss that left me angry in a way I had never felt before....
Read MoreScituate’s Front Street Art Gallery presents ‘Coastal Adventures’
The Front Street Art Gallery features a “Coastal Adventures” show from through Sunday, June 21. Feel the coast surround you as you walk through the gallery – ocean dunes, sea breezes, morning sunrises and warm evening sunsets....
Read MoreEssential information on strength training for older adults – how to get the best results
By Rita La Rosa Loud As a fitness research director, I frequently hear questions from older adults wanting to improve their health and well-being through exercise. Many are particularly curious about the benefits and practical...
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