Category: LOCAL
New commissioner promises to ‘protect’ Social Security
Financial services industry leader Frank Bisignano recently was sworn in as the 18th commissioner of Social Security.He joins the Social Security Administration from Fiserv, the industry leading payments and fintech company,...
Read MoreStrike up the band: Satuit Concert Band celebrates 94th season
The Satuit Concert Band, under the direction of conductor Charlie Shaffer, opened the 94th year of free concerts on May 30, featuring a number of middle and high school Scituate musicians performing with the band.The band’s 50+...
Read MoreLet’s talk about mail-order pharmacies – the 90-day supply
By Patricia PrewittMy Personal Rx Adviser About 13% of Americans are using a mail-order pharmacy such as ExpressScripts, CVS Caremark, or Optum Rx to fill prescriptions. Sometimes insurance companies and pharmacy benefits...
Read MoreStay safe, stay smart: How older adults can outsmart scammers in a digital world
By Leon Merian, SRESRealtor, Compass As we age, wisdom and experience become our greatest strengths – but even the wisest among us can be caught off guard by today’s increasingly sophisticated scams. The digital world offers...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares: Hey, is this on? Join open mic night at the Center for Active Living in Plymouth
By Steven V. Dubin So, you want to be a star? Or at least dabble a bit.The Center for Active Living (CAL) in Plymouth offers a safe haven open mic night for those brave enough to give it a shot.Previous open mic night...
Read MoreGo west, young man: Exploring the Lewis and Clark Trail by river cruise
By Victor Block In the early 19th century, two men led an expedition through part of the unexplored western region of the United States. During their two-year journey, they covered more than 4,000 miles, discovered and cataloged...
Read MoreAn 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...
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