The GeriJoy Companion, an example of a senior care technology that can improve quality of life for older adults while reducing stress for caregivers. Our research findings will be very helpful for anybody seeking to adopt or to develop innovative solutions in senior care. Boston, MA (PRWEB) January 30, 2014 GeriJoy released a research report today entitled Senior Care Technology: A Path to Adoption. The report Continue reading >>>

Greater Boston could stagnate and become a far less vibrant area over the next few decades, choked by restrictive housing policies that help drive away restless young people and leave behind a rapidly aging population. Or it could boom, driven by a surge of young adults drawn by affordable housing and the appeal of urban areas that offer exciting cultural and entertainment options, top-notch colleges, and smart transit choices. These competing visions were laid out in a report released this month by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council. Which scenario plays out, planners say, depends on housing Continue reading >>>

The Greater Boston Science Math Team in Andover was among 11 teams of middle and high school students that won their regional competitions for the 2014 National Science Bowl in January and are advancing to the national finals, which will be held in Washington, D.C., in April. “The National Science Bowl challenges students to excel and heightens their interest in fields vital to America’s continued scientific advancement,” US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said in a prepared statement. The National Science Bowl brings together thousands of middle and high school students from across the Continue reading >>>

CHELSEA - Gov. Deval Patrick announced a $27 million program on Wednesday aimed at reducing recidivism among at-risk youth, particularly in the Greater Springfield and Greater Boston areas. The program uses money from public and private sources to fund outreach work by Roca, an organization that provides life skills for at-risk men. Roca, which is based in Chelsea with an office in Springfield, will be paid its full fees only if it effectively reduces recidivism. "Technically speaking, this project is about reducing incarceration rates and increasing employment among young men involved in the Continue reading >>>

   Naduthota (left) and Basu are excited for the India Association of Greater Boston's upcoming Republic Day cultural program "In our undaunted efforts to improve every year, the cultural team wanted to reinforce a theme-based program concept. Setting forth a theme was our endeavor to evoke in all groups, the zest and vigor to be even more creative and innovative," said Sutanuka Basu, a member of IAGB's Cultural Committee that put together this year's program. "Our hope was that each group would 'feel' the challenge and enthusiasm to work towards conceiving items that are original, Continue reading >>>

581 Boylston Street We are committed to remaining in the Back Bay neighborhood while continuing to serve clients in the entire surrounding Greater Boston area. Boston, MA (PRWEB) January 29, 2014 Boston Z Realty, formerly located at 8 Newbury Street, Boston, has moved over the weekend to their new offices at 581 Boylston Street, Suite #604. The move is around the corner and is intended to facilitate their Continue reading >>>

A team of local science-minded students will head to Washington, D.C. this spring for the National Science Bowl after taking top honors in a regional competition last weekend.The Greater Boston Science and Math team based out of Andover took first in the regional bowl held at Nashua Community College in Nashua, N.H. on Saturday, Jan. 25.The win sends them on an all-expenses-paid trip to the nationals in April, according to Dirk Fillpot, spokesman for the Department of Education.The team consists of Andover youths Abhijeet Sambangi, the team captain from Doherty Middle School; and Pike School students Continue reading >>>

Motley Crue  Motley Crue released details today of their Final Tour, which will include stops at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn., and Comcast Center in Mansfield, Mass. The Final Tour – presented by Dodge and produced by Live Nation – will kick off on July 2 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and reach 72 markets before hitting international territories in 2015. They will perform in Mansfield on Aug. 24 and the Mohegan Sun on Oct. 26. As documented in the Cessation of Touring Agreement the band signed at the press conference today, Motley Crue will not tour after this Final Tour. Continue reading >>>

Following Governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick's final State of the Commonwealth address, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce made their reaction to the speech abundantly clear. Paul Guzzi, president and CEO of the Chamber, threw the full weight of his support behind the governor's remarks. Guzzi and the Chamber are excited about Governor Patrick's travel initiatives, helping Boston's Logan Airport to expand its lineup of international fights to a variety of exotic locales. “The Chamber has strongly supported the Governor’s successful efforts to add international flights to and Continue reading >>>

Home values in Greater Boston rose 9.8 percent in November on a year-to-year comparison basis, according to a report on the US housing market issued Tuesday by the SP/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. The widely watched indices tracks repeat home sales around the United States. The Boston area’s annual rate of 9.8 percent for November represented an improvement of 1.2 percentage points from the previous month. In the 20-city universe that the indices track, Boston was one of nine cities where values accelerated on an annual basis. From October to November, home values in Greater Boston rose Continue reading >>>