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Many of us have spent years crafting what we would consider “the good life” for ourselves. But few of us have probably taken the next step and begun to craft what would be considered “a good death.” In fact, thinking about the end of your life is, for most of…

Here’s a stark statistic you may not know: The United States has 5% of the world’s population yet houses 25% of the world’s prison population. Our controversial system of imprisonment, with long sentences and narrow release parameters, has led to a mass incarceration crisis in our country. And along with that crisis…

Those of you caring for aging loved ones need no reminder- but for the rest of us, it’s important to acknowledge the reality that family caregiving is a very tough job, and family caregivers need help and support. In recognition, November has been declared National Family Caregiver Month, and the “theme”…

We’ve all heard of the “bucket list” concept: Creating a list of places or pursuits you’d like to accomplish before it’s too late. But whether you can realize these goals often depends not only on the strength of your desires but the reality of your circumstances. Enter David Tosetto, owner…

Is geography destiny? Does where you live determine how healthy you are? According to the latest rankings, the healthiest seniors live in New England. Using 35 measures in a comprehensive study of senior population health, Massachusetts seniors are the healthiest in the US, with Vermont and New Hampshire following right…