Jennifer Beam

I remember only the novelty of the Blizzard of ’78: walking on top of the buried chain link fence; digging out a snow cave for hours with the neighborhood kids; staying out of school for what seemed like weeks. I do recall being told to leave my legs outside of the dugout, so that I could be spotted in case of a cave-in. (And yes, now that I am a mom, I would make my daughter do the same thing!)

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Statement on Gov. Patrick’s Fiscal Year 2014 State Budget Proposal

Personal question – how many layers are you wearing? I checked in with my mom this morning, who told me that she could barely fit into her car to get to church what with all her bundling up. (No surprise there - this is the woman who lugs a sweater, jacket, and quilt to the beach on a 90 degree day – “just in case.”)

Longtime Advocate for Seniors, Disabled Assumes Top Post for Organization in Bay State

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It all started last night. My poor mom was nearly unrecognizable on the phone, all stuffed up and coughing. Then, on my ride into work, I scanned the headlines (“One of the earliest and worst seasons in years!”) and started to get alarmed. Suddenly the usual chorus of wintertime commuter sniffles seemed more and more ominous. Hello, hand sanitizer.

Though the AARP Massachusetts state web page may look different, we’re still here to share the latest news, information, and resources for 50+ Bay Staters. Let us know what you think – we’d love to hear from you in the comments.

Do you make New Year's resolutions? Whether your list is short or long (or nonexistent!), consider adding some community service to your busy schedule. You don’t need to have a specific skill, or even a lot of time. AARP Massachusetts has a wide range of volunteer opportunities – and they all have one thing in common: making a difference. Find ways to give back – to your loved ones, to your community, and to society at large.

In less than two weeks, Congress and President Obama could push harmful cuts to Medicare into a last-minute end-of-year budget deal.