Tomorrow, August 19, is National Aviation Day. The holiday was established in 1939 by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who…
Preparing for Hurricane Season 2023
August 1 is the first day of the peak hurricane season (August-September). While the last hurricane in Massachusetts…
Social Isolation & Elder Abuse
According a study conducted by the National Institute of Justice, 11% of the 5,000 adults age 60 and…
Sunset Cruise 2023
Perfect weather, calm seas, and a great group of guests who came ready to party made for fun…
Independence Day (2023)
We are approaching one of my favorite holidays—Independence Day! I love this holiday. Between the bonfires, parades and…
Juneteenth (2023)
This Monday is Juneteenth—a celebration that honors the end of slavery in the United States. The U.S. Congress…
LGBTQ+ Elders & Social Isolation
Remaining social is an important aspect of healthy aging. An active social life provides a sense of belonging,…
In Memory of Kate Van Demark
In the early morning of April 20, 2023, we lost a dear friend and passionate advocate for the…
Self Neglect: a Common Form of Elder Abuse
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, and was launched 2006…
SNAP Update May 2023
SNAP = Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (i.e., food stamps) After the extra federal SNAP benefits ended in March…