Community Resources

1. Elder Abuse in Maine: Sometimes Financial

   John Nale, Nale Law Offices It is not uncommon for an elderly or disabled person to entrust his/her finances to a third party.  For example, an elder may execute a power of attorney as a simple estate … Continue

2. Maine: Your Area Agencies on Aging at Work

   The Older Americans Act of 1965 created the Administration on Aging as the federal level advocate and coordinator of services for the elderly.  Area Agencies on Aging were created as the local-state agencies charged with advocating for … Continue

3. Maine Gets New Area Agencies on Aging Director

   The Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging is pleased to announce that Jessica Maurer, Esq. is the new Executive Director. Jessica worked as an attorney in the Maine Office of the Attorney General for nearly two … Continue

4. Getting Started in Facebook in 5 easy steps

   When my business partner Lynn Peel and I started Maine Senior Guide it was because we wanted to gather all the products, services and resources for Maine seniors and their families into one easy-access website.  People asked … Continue

5. StatesideLegal.com Provides Veterans Legal Information

   Pine Tree Legal Assistance of Maine and Arkansas Legal Services Partnership have worked together to launch a new website to help veterans and military families with legal problems. It’s a national website with a focus on federal … Continue

6. Tax Credits Part II: Long Term Care?

   Tax guru I am not, but I thought it might be helpful to review some of the federal tax rules related to family care providers’ medical and dental expenses. Since this is a pretty long article, I’ve … Continue

7. Tax Credits Part I: Home Renovations Might Qualify as Tax Deductible

   Tax guru I am not, but I thought it might be helpful to review some of the federal tax rules related to family care providers’ medical and dental expenses. Since this is a pretty long article, I’ve written … Continue