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Boston Senior Advisor Podcast

Senior living, assisted living and in-home care in Greater Boston, explained for families.

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Short, plain-English episodes for families sorting out senior care in Greater Boston. Hosts Marcus and Dana walk through assisted living, memory care, in-home care, 55+ communities, MassHealth and the costs and rules that are specific to Massachusetts, with the local angle: Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Quincy, the South Shore and the North Shore. Every episode is based on a sourced guide at bostonsenioradvisor.com, where a Boston Senior Advisor can also help your family for free. Hosts Marcus and Dana are AI-generated voices.

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Episode 1 · October 24, 2026 · 6 min

55+ Communities South of Boston: Age Rules, Costs & Tax Credit

Thinking about a 55+ community on the South Shore for a parent? Marcus and Dana explain what age-restricted housing really means in Massachusetts, how it differs from independent living, assisted living and a continuing care retirement community, how easy Quincy, Hingham and Plymouth are to visit from Boston, and the Senior Circuit Breaker tax credit worth up to $2,820.

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