Presidents’ Day is more than a day off. It’s a chance to look back at the people who…
Your Medicare Advantage “Mulligan”
Evelyn, a 72-year-old widow, felt confident last November. During the Medicare Open Enrollment, she switched from Original Medicare…
Scams, Scams, and More Scams!
If you think scams have become more clever in recent years, you’re absolutely right. Fraudsters have upgraded their…
Hearing Loss & Its Impact on Life
Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults. According to the National Institute of…
Meals on Wheels – More than Just a Meal(R)
If you ask most people what Meals on Wheels does, they’ll say, “They deliver meals to older folks…
Aging & Memory Myths
Lucille stood in the hallway, staring at the open closet door and trying to remember what she was…
Staying Safe in Winter Weather
As I write this article, the forecast high temperatures for the next few days are in the twenties…
New Year’s Resolutions
As 2025 comes to a close, many of us are considering what changes we might want to make…
Preventing Medicare Fraud
When Linda turned 65 last spring, she expected the usual birthday cards and family celebration. What she didn’t…
Changes to SNAP Benefits in 2025
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) rules are shifting for older adults in Massachusetts, in particular…