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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.

Medications Come With Risks
July 10, 2018 – 4:42 pm | Comments Off on Medications Come With Risks
Medications Come With Risks

The class of medications,  benzodiazepines, often prescribed for anxiety or sleeplessness can be a mixed bag for those who are aging. Older people are especially vulnerable to the side effects and addictive qualities of drugs. …

Go Further With Food
July 10, 2018 – 4:35 pm | Comments Off on Go Further With Food
Go Further With Food

Somerville Cambridge Elder Services gives pointers for making the most of your shopping, cooking, and dining time. Don’t forget to check out the article links for some great recipes  to honor April as National Nutrition …

What I Learned From 2000 Obituaries
July 10, 2018 – 4:33 pm | Comments Off on What I Learned From 2000 Obituaries
What I Learned From 2000 Obituaries

Each day in the obituaries, one reads summaries of achievement, the fascinating descriptions of everyday lives and how people impact the world around them, no matter if you have or have not ever heard of …

Across Generations
July 10, 2018 – 4:29 pm | Comments Off on Across Generations
Across Generations

Research shows that positive interactions between young and old are good for everyone. Children and teens receive needed mentoring and attention, while older folks benefit from an increased sense of purpose and engagement. The many …