Category: LOCAL
Shining 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...
Read MoreRelief from aches: How CBD can help seniors
By Lyn Hart, Wellness Expert and Owner of Local Sunmed | Your CBD Store Braintree As we enter the cooler months, many of us experience increased aches, joint stiffness, and discomfort due to colder weather. Fortunately, relief...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares: Scams. Really? You find me interesting on Facebook?
By Steven V. Dubin What? You are an attractive young woman and complete stranger. And you find my Facebook posts interesting? You’d like to “friend” me? You can’t fool me. My Facebook posts of my lunch at the 99 Restaurant or a...
Read MoreHow seniors can escape potential mortgage payment shocks
Unanticipated increases can surprise and potentially threaten senior homeowners By George A. Downey It was not long ago that Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) and other adjustable-rate mortgages recently experienced...
Read MoreSocial Security installs new kiosks to improve customer check-in process
By Delia De Mello At Social Security, we strive to make our services more accessible while maintaining your privacy. We installed new kiosks in most of our local offices to make it easier for you to check in and conduct business...
Read More
