Senior Education

1. Tick Time: Tick Season Starts Now

   I was reminded yesterday that we’re entering tick season! A walk around the yard, to the mailbox and then up to the vet for the granddogs’s meds resulted in three ticks traversing my leg! I normally spray … Continue

2. Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself? Thoughts on My Covid Fear Challenges

   Today (March 12, 2020) marks the two month anniversary of Maine’s first official Covid-19 diagnosis. We live with Covid Fear. The world has changed. That’s hard. But I’m going to share a few things I’m not afraid … Continue

3. Andy Valley Successful Aging Expo May 30, 2019

   Mature Mainers of any age are invited to attend the Andy Valley Successful Aging Expo Thursday, May 30, 2019, from 9 a.m. – 2p.m at the Hilton Garden Riverwatch, 14 Great Falls Plaza, Auburn. The free expo … Continue

4. Successful Aging Expo Speakers April 30, 2019 in Scarborough

   The Successful Aging Expo speakers in Scarborough on April 30, 2019 will cover topics from travel to exercise. Older Mainers and their family and friends can learn about everything from cruise planning to physical therapy tips at … Continue

5. Flu Facts: How You Get It and What To Do About It

   Flu facts was originally printed in the New York Times, and it’s such a good article I’m sharing. There’s a good chance that you or someone you know has experienced, or will experience, the agony of this … Continue

6. Aging (Parents) 101: help for when I’m 64

   When I’m 64, the popular Beatles song from nearly 50 years ago (!!!), made 64 seem old. When I’m 64 happened to me last Friday! As I start counting down my approach to Medicare eligibility, I’ve naturally … Continue

7. 10 Holiday Stress Tips to Brighten Your Day!

   Holiday stress tips abound in every check-out line publication, and it’s no wonder! We’ve made the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas the most stressful time of the year. Here are 10 holiday stress tips that might make … Continue