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Free Webinar: ANXIETY, Just Being Human

June 10, 2020

Kathy Whelan co-hosts a webinar on how to develop tools to deal with anxiety. Sign us up!

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My Brother Brian

June 9, 2020

Brenda talks about her brother Brian, a brilliant artist left us last month.

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We Can Donate Fur & Leather to PETA

June 4, 2020

Don’t know what to do with old furs or leather garments? Donate them to PETA.

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3 Questions With: Estate Planning & Elder Law Expert Matthew J. Marcus, Esq.

June 2, 2020

Atty Matt Marcus on navigating Medicaid and more, to protect assets and plan ahead.

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Allandale Woods – A Natural Boston Treasure

May 28, 2020

Allandale Woods offers 86 acres of woodland beauty, for fresh air and exercise.

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Planning Your Estate in the Time of Coronavirus

May 26, 2020

Atty Robin Gorenberg on 3 basic estate planning documents we need, especially in uncertain times.

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Save the Planet – Shop (and Sell) at Consignment

May 26, 2020

Buying/selling clothes and accessories at resale or consignment is fun and good for the environment.

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Good News about Bad Habits: Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

May 21, 2020

Kathy Whelan on neuroscience discoveries that show our brains can grow and change throughout life.

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Closet Refresh: Buying & Selling Clothes Online

May 19, 2020

We can refresh our closets by buying/selling with online consignment and resale shops.

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Home Safe, with Repair & Maintenance Pro Jodi Cardoza

May 14, 2020

Home repair/maintenance professional Jodi Cardoza on how we can stay safe at home as we age.

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Free Webinar: ANXIETY, Just Being Human

June 10, 2020

Kathy Whelan co-hosts a webinar on how to develop tools to deal with anxiety. Sign us up!

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://brendaaftersixty.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/brian-lala-medium-1-e1591376166413-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" loading="lazy" />

My Brother Brian

June 9, 2020

Brenda talks about her brother Brian, a brilliant artist left us last month.

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://brendaaftersixty.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/daisies-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" loading="lazy" />

We Can Donate Fur & Leather to PETA

June 4, 2020

Don’t know what to do with old furs or leather garments? Donate them to PETA.

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://brendaaftersixty.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Matt-Marcus-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" loading="lazy" />

3 Questions With: Estate Planning & Elder Law Expert Matthew J. Marcus, Esq.

June 2, 2020

Atty Matt Marcus on navigating Medicaid and more, to protect assets and plan ahead.

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://brendaaftersixty.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/allendale-woods-e1588609453810-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" loading="lazy" />

Allandale Woods – A Natural Boston Treasure

May 28, 2020

Allandale Woods offers 86 acres of woodland beauty, for fresh air and exercise.

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://brendaaftersixty.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/money-jar-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" loading="lazy" />

Planning Your Estate in the Time of Coronavirus

May 26, 2020

Atty Robin Gorenberg on 3 basic estate planning documents we need, especially in uncertain times.

<img width="150" height="150" alt="" loading="lazy" data-src="https://brendaaftersixty.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shop-scaled-e1587149134919-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="150" height="150" alt="" loading="lazy" data-src="https://brendaaftersixty.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shop-scaled-e1587149134919-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="150" height="150" src="https://brendaaftersixty.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shop-scaled-e1587149134919-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" loading="lazy" />

Save the Planet – Shop (and Sell) at Consignment

May 26, 2020

Buying/selling clothes and accessories at resale or consignment is fun and good for the environment.

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://brendaaftersixty.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/habits-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" loading="lazy" />

Good News about Bad Habits: Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

May 21, 2020

Kathy Whelan on neuroscience discoveries that show our brains can grow and change throughout life.

<img width="150" height="150" alt="" loading="lazy" data-src="https://brendaaftersixty.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shop-scaled-e1587149134919-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="150" height="150" alt="" loading="lazy" data-src="https://brendaaftersixty.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shop-scaled-e1587149134919-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="150" height="150" src="https://brendaaftersixty.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shop-scaled-e1587149134919-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" loading="lazy" />

Closet Refresh: Buying & Selling Clothes Online

May 19, 2020

We can refresh our closets by buying/selling with online consignment and resale shops.

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://brendaaftersixty.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/jodi-2-e1588784270147-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" loading="lazy" />

Home Safe, with Repair & Maintenance Pro Jodi Cardoza

May 14, 2020

Home repair/maintenance professional Jodi Cardoza on how we can stay safe at home as we age.