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1. Drug Take-Back: Maine locations for drug take-back

   This drug take-back program article was published in 2013. In 2020, there is a website that shows regular take-back locations in Maine. Your town might do a special take-back day, but these places are available year-round. Drug … Continue

2. Boomer travel tips: 5 more travel ideas

   Boomer travel tips have to include ways you can help your senior travellers, and often ways to help younger people travel, too! Here are travel tips 1-5, and now I’ll give you tips 6-10. My boomer travel … Continue

3. 10 travel tips: Comfortable senior travel

   These 10 travel tips will help you stay comfortable on your next trip. My dad always said, “lessons are presented until they are learned”…..and I learned some good lessons on my recent travel to Los Angeles. Now … Continue

4. Senior Travel: 15 FAQs on air companions

   Senior travel is Air Companions’ specialty. Air Companions is a small company on the coast of Maine that offers hands-on senior travel assistance nationally and internationally. Founder Sonja Burns recently wrote down her most frequently asked questions and … Continue

5. Veterans Benefits for Home Care: Help Vets Stay Home

   Did you know that veterans or their surviving spouses may qualify for veterans benefits for home care that will help pay for long-term care, including home care? It’s surprising how many veterans, or their family members, are … Continue

6. Manage stress and take heart!

   Take Heart and Manage Stress is by Kelly Hassett of MedCOR Professionals. February has been nicknamed “Heart Month” not only because of Valentine’s Day, but because the American Heart Association has been celebrating National Wear Red Day … Continue

7. Migratory Bird Act: Happy 100 Years

   I’m celebrating the Weeks-McLean Law, passed 100 years ago today, commonly referred to as the Migratory Bird Act. Today, I’m also celebrating what would have been my dad’s 86th birthday. Malcolm Dennison McLean, this one’s for you. … Continue