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1. Medical Marijuana and Nursing Homes

   Last election day (November 3, 2009) Maine voters approved Question 5, which enacted the citizen-initiated bill, “An act to establish the Maine Medical Marijuana Act “ LD975, IB2, allowing for medical marijuana use by people with debilitating … Continue

2. Long Term Care Insurance: Too Expensive?

   “Long term care insurance is too expensive.” I hear that sometimes. But is it, really? How much does it cost? You don’t really know, do you, until you sit down with an LTC Specialist to discuss what … Continue

3. The Shriver Report: Maria Shriver and Ann O’Leary deliver a Convincing Call to Arms Against Alzheimer’s

   Visit the above link to www.WorkingSeniorCare.com to watch a provocative video clip from ABC News, in which Maria Shriver, founder of A Woman’s Nation, and Ann O’Leary, executive director of the Berkley Center for Health, Economic, and Family Security speak to the devastating effect of Alzheimer’s on women, and particularly on women in the workplace. Maria calls out the government and the private business sector for not facing the problem of eldercare needs in the workplace to counter this growing economic and social issue, noting that as the baby boomers age, we must prepare ourselves.

4. Alzheimer’s Art Show

   An exhibit of watercolors by Donna Beveridge, an artist living with Alzheimer’s, will be on display at the MidCoast Senior  Health Center, 58 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, from November 4 through December 15. Mid Coast will host an … Continue

5. Free Medicare Workshop: Assistance in choosing the right coverage and enrollment

   Are you or family member trying to understand Medicare healthcare choices? Navigating the world of Medicare coverage is tricky.  If you already have private insurance, how do you know if Medicare is right for you?  Do you … Continue

6. Bed Bugs: Don’t Let Them Bite!

   by Dan Thayer, President of Thayer Corporation, a HVAC company in Auburn, Maine Recently I attended a Bed Bug Cookout. Before you start thinking that this was the summer outing of the local entomology club let me … Continue

7. Home Safety Assessment Checklist

   When you begin to think about staying safely and comfortably in your own home, it’s not easy to think of everything. Here’s a very comprehensive home safety assessment list that you can download and print. It’s a great … Continue