Aging: Which one is it? Probably not an either-or question.
Charles DeGaulle, former prime minister of France famously said "Old age is a shipwreck" which he used to describe the inevitable physical and cognitive decline, vulnerability, and loss of independence that accompanied the advanced age of a colleague.
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Caregiving: It will show up as a regular topic in this column.
Family caregivers provide most long-term services and support in the United States, assisting adults with disabilities and complex health needs such as dementia.
Golf. But don’t keep score
Upon learning a friend has a diagnosis of dementia we find ourselves in an awkward moment—what do I do or say? My suggestion is to be a friend and find a way—the loss of friends for persons with dementia is often reported as one of the biggest losses they face.
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Carving Time: How Nashua’s Symposium Stones Carry Histories and Stories of Their Own
The collection of massive stones at this year’s Nashua International Sculpture Symposium (NISS) carry stories that stretch from 19th‑century Maine quarries and Boston building demolition sites to a Nashua schoolyard and a Vermont marble shed. Each of the four artists’ works with distinct material,
From Bicentennial School to the State Senate: Laura Telerski's Nashua Story
"When we thought about where we wanted to raise our kids," she said, "there was no place better than Nashua." That connection to Nashua is intentional. It is the connective tissue of Telerski's political life.
Sen. Hassan Joins Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to the Arctic to Reinforce U.S. National Security Priorities
“I joined this bipartisan Congressional Delegation to reinforce the importance to our national security of strong relationships with all of our allies in the Arctic,” said Senator Hassan. “These partnerships are critical to protecting Americans
Soggy weather can’t stop us Gardening!
Looking for dirt on gardening conditions and things to expect? You’ve come to the right place. It’s the week of Memorial Day, and in our area, this is the traditional weekend to start planting your warm weather crops: no more expected frosts (famous last words in New England).