By Deborah E. Banda “I remember the pride I felt when I received my Social Security card at the age of 14,” said Sarah, an AARP member from Natick. “I have been happy over the years to pay into this program which supported my grandparents and parents, but is now threatened by those who do […]
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Let’s Talk: Americans need health care and retirement security
Posted on 29 December 2011.
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Hearing health box Questions about hearing aids answered, part II
Posted on 28 March 2011.
Hearing aids take time and patience to use successfully. Know your hearing aid’s features. With your hearing specialist, practice putting in and taking out the aid, cleaning it, identifying right and left aids, and replacing the batteries. Ask how to test it in listening environments where you have problems. Adjust the aid’s volume and program […]
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Mass. candidates address retiree concerns at AARP forum
Posted on 21 October 2010.
The candidates appeared at historic Faneuil Hall for an AARP sponsored forum, which focused on key issues for older individuals and their families, including health and prescription drug affordability, economic security for older workers, home and community based care, housing and transportation.
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On Guard: Fencing for the ages
Posted on 30 August 2010.
“When I was a teenager, I met one guy who said, ‘Hold onto this’ and I asked, ‘What end?’ He proceeded to wrap his foil around my foil and tossed my saber across the room,” Shamir said.
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