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1. AARP: life reimagined

   One of my take-aways from the Life@50+ AARP conference I recently attended in Los Angeles came from Chris Gardner’s talk. He is the author of the autobiographical “The Persuit of Happyness” and an advocate for reimagining your … Continue

2. Social Networking: good for you

   I’m in Los Angeles, attending the AARP convention and getting psyched up to mentor a seminar on social networking on Saturday. As I think about social media and what it means to older people, I am overwhelmed … Continue

3. Architect Moves into Nursing Home for Research

   Evan Carroll a 29 year old Architect moves into the Maine Veteran’s Home to experience what residents of Nursing Communities go through every day. Check out the whole story here. Nursing Home research project

4. Is that Mushroom Poisonous? A talk with Tom Seymour

   If you’ve always longed to be able to stroll into the woods or meadow and pluck something delicious from the edible wild landscape, come listen to Tom Seymour, author of Wild Plants of Maine: A Useful Guide. … Continue

5. Maine Vets: Bingham Mobile Clinic Remains Open

   from the Bangor Daily News, Alex Barber, BDN staff AUGUSTA, Maine — The Department of Veterans Affairs mobile medical clinic in Bingham will remain open after all, a VA official said Monday. The VA decided to continue … Continue

6. Adult Day Care: Lifesaver and Socializer

   submitted by Dave Brown, center director, Spectrum Generations If you’re a caregiver and you need a break or you need to work while also caring for your loved one, adult day care could be a lifesaver for … Continue

7. Life Without Limits: Senior Health Expo

   Spectrum Generations Southern Midcoast Community Center in Topsham is hosting the Life Without Limits Expo on September 20, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Cook’s Corner Mall in Brunswick.  Admission is free and parking … Continue