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Articles by Phoebe Sinclair

Phoebe Sinclair, in addition to serving as the first point of contact for community-related inquiries and issues, writes and produces The Whistler newsletter and is chief website wrangler. She is a life-long writer who holds a bachelor’s of fine arts in Writing, Literature, and Publishing from Emerson College. In her free time, Phoebe can often be found biking around Boston and Cambridge, knitting, volunteering, and writing children’s fiction.

Common Social Security Mistakes
July 19, 2018 – 10:52 am | Comments Off on Common Social Security Mistakes
Common Social Security Mistakes

Avoid making mistakes as you plan your retirement, or even if you are already retired. Learn about spousal benefits, retirement age, and some of the ins and outs of social security. Mistakes can be costly …

An Interview with Norman Lear
July 18, 2018 – 3:31 pm | Comments Off on An Interview with Norman Lear

 

Director, writer, and activist Norman Lear changed television. He broke barriers with his wit and intellect. At age 93, Lear continues to challenge us to press against our own small ways of thinking.

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Dehydration Can Happen to You
July 18, 2018 – 3:27 pm | Comments Off on Dehydration Can Happen to You
Dehydration Can Happen to You

The ability to recognize thirst can lessen as we age. You may feel lethargic and decide to take a nap instead of having a drink of water. Medications can impact how your body processes fluids. …

Computers and Sight Issues
July 18, 2018 – 3:21 pm | Comments Off on Computers and Sight Issues

There are a few things to keep in mind if diminishing eyesight is impacting your ability to use your computer. There are screen adjustments and low-vision aids that can help.

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