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In many ways there’s never been a better time in human history to be aging. As knee joints and shoulders give way, or with the first onset of disease,…
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Three-quarters of Americans over age 45 live in single-family homes, according to AARP. As homeowners age though, it can become increasingly difficult for…
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As people age into their 60s, 70s and 80s, senior centers can offer a way to stay active and engaged. But many senior centers also suffer from an identity…
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Age 65 used to be the golden age to retire. But as guaranteed pensions dwindle and life expectancy grows, more people are working well beyond their 60s.…
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We’re not just living longer than previous generations; how and where we’re living in our later years is changing as well. What are some of the reasons…
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The Lewis family ran Nantucket’s only funeral home for 135 years. They closed it nearly 3 years ago and sold the land when nobody wanted to take over the…
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When she first heard about hospice care, Yarmouth resident Christine Greeley was dubious.“I mean the term ‘hospice’ was kind of scary,” she said. “It…
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When Rachel Tinney realized her brother Josiah had moved beyond prescription pain pills to heroin, she tried begging him, using her other brother's death…
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About a dozen people are gathered at the Barnstable Senior Center, sipping coffee and eating pie. They’re not here to socialize or play games—they’re here…
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Roger Kligler loves to walk. Every day, he takes his five-year-old golden retriever, Bodie, out along the paths near his Falmouth home. It’s one of…