Category: LOCAL
Exploring 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...
Read MoreOvercoming the January Blues: Nurturing joy and wellness for seniors
By Maria Burke, RNOwner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care As the festive glow of the holidays fades, January can feel stark and challenging, particularly for seniors who might experience feelings of loneliness or sadness. The...
Read MoreGive the gift of relief this holiday season with CBD
By Lyn Hart, Wellness Expert and Owner of Local Sunmed | Your CBD Store Braintree At Your CBD Store Braintree, we’re celebrating by sharing the transformative benefits of CBD – an all-natural way to find relief, better sleep,...
Read MoreRethinking traditional holiday gift-giving to focus on creating lasting memories
By Marie Fricker Try this experiment with your 12-year-old grandson: “Ryan, do you remember what we gave you for Christmas last year – the gift you begged us for?”Wait for the question to set in and then notice the blank...
Read MoreSeniors & the Holidays: Five Ways to Make Them Memorable
By Maria Burke, RNOwner, Celtic Angels Home Health Care The holidays will soon be upon us, so it’s the perfect time to begin planning your celebrations. Remember, this time of year can be lonely for seniors. So, as you make your...
Read MoreOCES Announces Thanksgiving Menu for Community Dining and Meals on Wheels Recipients
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a nonprofit organization that is the largest provider of in-home and community-based services for older adults and people living with disabilities in Southeastern Massachusetts, has announced...
Read MoreShining a light on caregivers and honoring their commitment during National Caregiver Month
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSW, CEO of Old Colony Elder Services The number of family caregivers in the U.S. has increased significantly in recent years. According to the Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 report presented by the...
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