Carol Brooks Ball

With the first Nor’easter bearing down on us for Saturday and some serious snow accumulation predicted, it’s a good time to remember to check in on seniors you may know—especially those with disabilities and those who are socially isolated—whether they’re family members, friends, or neighbors.

Life@50+, AARP’s National Event and Expo, is in your backyard, Boston, Massachusetts, May 8-10, 2014 and we’ve got so many great reasons to register! World-class entertainers, dynamic speakers, lifestyle and learning sessions and a jam-packed exhibit floor. All of it takes place in the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and is just $25 for AARP members. Learn more and register today!

If you live in Massachusetts Congressional District 5 you've got a special state election to vote in today!

Like most laws, the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as the health care law, is complex. After all, it's a 900+ page document!

If one person could represent resilience against adversity, a take-charge attitude during times of struggle, and a humorous, virtually-ageless demeanor, it might well be Antonina DiPaolo of Duxbury.

Drop in Fare Will Benefit Seniors, Those with Disabilities

AARP Massachusetts and Perkins School for the Blind want to help those afflicted with vision and hearing loss stay connected to family and friends through an innovative free program called iCanConnect.

AARP Massachusetts is providing the following information to help you exercise your right to vote!

You take care of yourself with regular visits to your doctor. You take your medications as directed, and you try to watch what you eat and exercise as you can. Taking care of yourself is a lot of work… shouldn’t your home receive the same level of care, for safety’s sake?Putting off or ignoring needed household repairs can put your health at risk. But if the cost of such repairs has been out of your reach, or you simply haven’t known who to call for help, now, there is an answer.

Are you tired of straining to hear conversation? Do family members become frustrated when having to repeat things to you over and over? Worst of all, are you missing what your grandchildren are saying to you?