Category: LOCAL
An Irish mother’s love: ‘Ellen’s Boys’ takes audience from a Dorchester triple-decker to center stage
Scituate-area audiences will have the opportunity to travel back in time for a uniquely working-class, Irish American experience – life in a triple decker in Dorchester, 1965. True Repertory Theatre will present “Ellen’s...
Read MoreSenior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple.
In-law or out-law apartment? Finding the right in-law apartment for you By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realtyand Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory Yes, it would be a delight to live right next door to your children, your...
Read MoreRecognizing those who give of themselves is the goal of National Volunteer Month this April
By Nicole Long, MSW, LICSWCEO of Old Colony Elder Services April is National Volunteer Month – a time to celebrate individuals who generously donate their time and effort to make a difference in the lives of others and in our...
Read MoreGrief guilt can be a roadblock to healing. Here’s how to overcome those common feelings
By Susan Drevitch KellyLife Transition Coach Grief is messy, complicated and there is no easy way around it. As you move through the various stages of grief, you will encounter many obstacles and roadblocks that will drag you...
Read MoreAccessory Dwelling Units are now allowed in every town in Massachusetts.
Some ADUs are creative, like this retrofitted Airstream ADU from Innovative Spaces. Accessory Dwelling Units provide needed housing and additional options for seniors By Steve Feldman To address the housing shortage in the state...
Read MoreSenior 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...
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