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1. Maine Home Health Services: New Medicare Rules

   Medicare home health patients in Maine and around the nation will be required to have a face-to-face visit with a physician or medical professional in order to get certified for services, beginning January 1, 2011. The visit … Continue

2. Q. Dear Lynn, I visited my folks over Christmas and  it’s clear that they could use the sort of help I would provide if I lived nearby.  Like getting the tree back outside, or shoveling. My mother shovels … Continue

3. Christmas Thanks

   I’d like to take a moment out of this busy day to thank my two sons for a great Christmas gift: understanding and empathy. Last year, when I started Maine Senior Guide and there was a lot … Continue

4. Maine Seniors Still Read

   I just got these from a friend. Seriously, for those of us who still read,wack definitions can be brilliant! These fit so well they should be in a dictionary: ADULT:  A person who has stopped growing at … Continue

5. Gifts for Maine Seniors

   Wow, it’s a week before Christmas, and you’re still looking for a special gift for a senior? Here are a few suggestions for gifts for Maine seniors that might fit the bill: Check out your local garden … Continue

6. Conversations about Aging

   Robin Roberts with her 86 year old mother on Good Morning America In this clip from Good Morning America, Robin Roberts has a candid conversation with her 86 year old mother about her experience with aging.

7. Stay Healthy: Wash Your Hands

   As we enter flu season, I want to remind everybody to wash their hands! When you go out Christmas shopping, washing your hands often can keep you from bringing germs home. When your grandchildren visit, wash your … Continue