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1. Memorial Day: The American Flag Through the Eyes of a Veteran

   by Nadine Grosso, republished from the Maine Health Care Association. This week, I had the absolute privilege to take my favorite veteran and grandfather, Ken Brown, to a Memorial Day ceremony hosted at the Freeport Community Library. … Continue

2. National Alzheimer’s Plan Released!!

   Today the Obama Administration announced the release of the National Alzheimer’s Plan. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius reaffirmed our nation’s commitment to conquering Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, with a specific goal of … Continue

3. Dementia Care Workshop for Caregivers; Bay Square at Yarmouth and Advantage Home Care Team Up

   Dementia Care workshop. Bay Square at Yarmouth and Advantage Home Care team up to provide caregiver training for those caring for someone with Dementia. Looks like a great program. Make sure you register to attend.

4. Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: Buying for Seniors

   Mother’s Day is next Sunday, May 13. Traditionally the second Sunday in May, Mother’s Day became an official holiday in 1914.  Mother’s Day gift ideas often center around spring and it’s an especially fun holiday to celebrate and … Continue

5. Alzheimer’s Care: New Study Reports 1 in 7 People with Alzheimer’s Live Alone

   One in seven people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in the US live alone, and many don’t have designated caregivers or near by family members to help them judge situations as their disease progresses. That’s 800,000 Americans who … Continue

6. Alzheimer’s Association Benefit: Bay Square at Yarmouth this Saturday

7. Hospice Care in Maine: When to Call for Hospice

   The Dear Abby column today had a question from a reader that tugged heartstrings. When to call for hospice? If you think you or a loved one may need hospice care in Maine, when to call for … Continue