Health and Wellness

1. Tick Season in Maine: avoid deer ticks

   It’s tick season in Maine. Ticks — tiny creatures that barely tickle when they crawl over your skin. Makes me shudder just to write the sentence. Did you know that in Maine alone, 14 different tick species … Continue

2. 3 Funding Options for Long Term Care

   What are your funding options for long term care? Funding options for long term care are available, but they all require planning. Chris Orestis, CEO of Life Care Funding, wrote this recent article for his blog in … Continue

3. Old Actors: Carroll Spinney as Big Bird and Oscar

   If you’re looking for old actors as proof that acting can be a life-long career, look no further than Carroll Spinney. He’s the man who has brought big Bird and Oscar the Grouch to life on Sesame … Continue

4. spring senior expo in Scarborough: Free Maine Senior Expo

   A spring senior expo in Scarborough  will give seniors and their families free access to 40+ sources of senior information Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the St. Maximillian Kolbe Church Hall, … Continue

5. Senior Farm Share: fresh food for Maine seniors

   March is sign-up time for low-income seniors who want to participate in the Maine Senior Farm Share Program. You can receive $50 worth of fresh produce throughout the season from a participating farm. (Farmers often have trucks … Continue

6. Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement: Muscle Sparing Surgery

   What’s the difference between a traditional hip replacement and a minimally invasive muscle sparing hip replacement (MS-AL)?  Minimally invasive hip replacement can be a lot easier! Find out more in this blog post by Adam J. Rana, … Continue

7. Safe Shoveling: Seven (7) Snow Safety Tips

   Safe shoveling should be top on your list right now! Moving multiple pounds of snow can put a huge strain on the heart. So can pushing a heavy snow blower. Being outside in the cold can add … Continue