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Give 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...
Read MoreCan irrevocable trusts ever be changed? It depends…
By Elizabeth A. Caruso, Esq. Myth or Fact? An irrevocable trust can never be changed.This is a Myth!It’s an age-old lawyer joke that their answer to every question is “it depends,” but in this instance, this answer hits the nail...
Read MoreNatural, plant-derived CBD products can ease pain, improve sleep, bring a sense of calm
By Lyn Hart, Wellness Expert and Owner of Local Sunmed | Your CBD Store Braintree As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many seniors in our community find themselves dealing with increased aches, stiffness, and...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares: Vote on Tuesday, November 5, or forever hold thy peace
By Steven V. Dubin It’s not necessarily the economy, stupid. There are numerous issues that concern seniors Similar to any voting bloc – blacks, Jews, women, men – there is not one key issue or opinion. Most groups have a range...
Read MoreFederally insured reverse mortgage provides unique and safe way for older homeowners to use home equity without selling
By George A. Downey Homeowners (62 and older) should consider the potential benefits a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) reverse mortgage can provide. Designed for those who want to age in place, this program is unique,...
Read MoreWhy it’s important to check your Social Security earnings history
By Delia De Mello It may have been years or even decades since you thought about how much you earned at your first job. Did you know that you can find out how much you made that first year, or any year you worked and paid Social...
Read MoreExploring the all-natural health benefits of CBD products through the ‘Red Carpet Experience’
By Carol Britton Meyer Your CBD Store Braintree features many natural CBD products to assist customers – including seniors – in getting a better night’s sleep, feeling more relaxed and energetic, and managing pain and reducing...
Read MoreThe vital role of caregivers in maintaining oral health for seniors
By Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMD The Toothboss, www.toothboss.com For seniors with mobility issues or cognitive impairments, oral health is a challenge that typically falls on the caregiver. How well caregivers manage their...
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