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1. Helping Adult Siblings Overcome Family Conflict: the 50-50 Rule

   When my older brother wouldn’t visit my dad during his last few weeks at the Veterans Home in South Paris, I was angry. I had to make the trip from Freeport to South Paris more frequently, because … Continue

2. Your Retirement Safety Net: LTC Insurance

   by Kerry Peabody, CLTC Congratulations, you’ve made it! Retirement is right around the corner, and you’re ready to breathe a big sigh of relief. You’ve saved wisely and made good investments… but now there’s one more thing … Continue

3. Ask Lynn

   Q: I’m a social worker trying to help a friend who lives in Maine. I understand all you have said (referring to a recent blog on Medicaid), but am wondering, if a spouse who will remain in … Continue

4. Maine Medicaid: What’s Your Plan Part II

   In my last blog, (Maine Medicaid: What’s Your Plan?) we talked about Medicaid/MaineCare financial qualification. It boils down to this – you can ask the state for help, but before they’ll help you, you need to spend … Continue

5. The Salvation Army and Aid to Japan

   For the latest updates on The Salvation Army’s response to this disaster, please visit the Salvation Army blog. We were glad to get this update from Harland Goodwin, the planned giving director of The Salvation Army in … Continue

6. Senior Driving: AARP Driver Safety Classes in Maine

   Did you know that insurance companies in Maine are required by law to give discounts to drivers 55 years of age and older who complete a safe driving course at least once every three years?   If you want to … Continue

7. Maine Medicaid: What’s Your Plan?

   by Kerry L. Peabody, CSA, CLTC, a Long Term Care Insurance Specialist with Clark Insurance “I don’t want the state to take everything I have.” I often hear this when I begin discussing Medicaid with my clients. … Continue