Together at birth and at death, twin sisters, Martha William and Jean Haley, die tragically on the same day from a fall and exposure. Sharing a special bond, the sisters stayed close to each other throughout their lives, not letting more that a day pass
Across all age groups, women have considerably less income in retirement than men, according to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security. Between gaps in employment due to child rearing or caring for an aging relative and earning less than men, women are
A recent survey found that just 36 percent of adults with minor children had a will. One important function of a will is for parents to name a guardian to care for their children, in the event of their death. Other functions include the distribution
Read this interview with Amy Pickard, founder of “Good to Go!” who has developed an instruction manual for “death duties” associated with someone’s passing like funeral planning and other end of life issues: When Amy Pickard’s mom died in 2012, Pickard found herself totally inundated
Stay sharp in your 70’s and later by socializing and engaging in mind-stimulating activities. The Boston Globe recently published an article discussing the benefits of an active mind for elders. Games, crafts, other activities may safeguard aging brain Boston Globe: Even in your 70s and
Massachusetts Division of Insurance approved rate increases for 16 companies who provide coverage to 55K MA residents. Most policies will increase by 10% over next 4 years. Follow our link for full story. By Deirdre Fernandes | Boston Globe The state Division of Insurance has
There is a shrinking ratio of caregivers to older Americans. Follow our link to the NYT article to learn more about the financial, physical and emotional tolls to these unpaid caregivers and how to help them. Who Will Care for the Caregivers? By Dhruv Khullar
With a change in administration, possible changes to Medicaid. For more information, read this Boston Globe article. With Trump’s victory, GOP hopes to overhaul Medicaid By Christina A. Cassidy | Associated Press When President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, Republicans will have the opportunity
Together at birth and at death, twin sisters, Martha William and Jean Haley, die tragically on the same day from a fall and exposure. Sharing a special bond, the sisters stayed close to each other throughout their lives, not letting more that a day pass
Across all age groups, women have considerably less income in retirement than men, according to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security. Between gaps in employment due to child rearing or caring for an aging relative and earning less than men, women are
A recent survey found that just 36 percent of adults with minor children had a will. One important function of a will is for parents to name a guardian to care for their children, in the event of their death. Other functions include the distribution
Read this interview with Amy Pickard, founder of “Good to Go!” who has developed an instruction manual for “death duties” associated with someone’s passing like funeral planning and other end of life issues: When Amy Pickard’s mom died in 2012, Pickard found herself totally inundated
Stay sharp in your 70’s and later by socializing and engaging in mind-stimulating activities. The Boston Globe recently published an article discussing the benefits of an active mind for elders. Games, crafts, other activities may safeguard aging brain Boston Globe: Even in your 70s and
Massachusetts Division of Insurance approved rate increases for 16 companies who provide coverage to 55K MA residents. Most policies will increase by 10% over next 4 years. Follow our link for full story. By Deirdre Fernandes | Boston Globe The state Division of Insurance has
There is a shrinking ratio of caregivers to older Americans. Follow our link to the NYT article to learn more about the financial, physical and emotional tolls to these unpaid caregivers and how to help them. Who Will Care for the Caregivers? By Dhruv Khullar
With a change in administration, possible changes to Medicaid. For more information, read this Boston Globe article. With Trump’s victory, GOP hopes to overhaul Medicaid By Christina A. Cassidy | Associated Press When President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, Republicans will have the opportunity
