Health and Wellness

1. 2014 York Senior Expo Speakers

   Maine Senior Guide has announced the speakers for the York Senior Expo on Wednesday, September 10, at the York Legion Hall, 9 Hannaford Drive, York. The free expo opens at 9 a.m. in the main hall and … Continue

2. Sexual Expression has Health Benefits: Intimacy & Aging

   We care for our health by eating right, exercising and getting enough sleep but don’t consider how our sex lives contribute to our overall health. Research has confirmed sexual expression, which also includes kissing and sensual touch, … Continue

3. Your Midlife Shakeup – Take Charge!

   Sometimes we choose a midlife shakeup— we learn to scuba dive or become a yoga instructor; we take a long-overdue trip, or lace up our hiking boots and tackle a stretch of the Appalachian Trail. But sometimes, … Continue

4. Diet and Arthritis: Senior Diet Tips

   Diet and Arthritis is a guest post by Brian J. McGrory, MD, MS, a hip and knee replacement surgeon at Maine Medical Center. The connection between diet and arthritis is powerful. One of the common questions that patients … Continue

5. Ticks in Maine: Beware Ticks, Senior Gardeners!

   You should be concerned about ticks in Maine, especially if you want to get outside to garden, walk in the woods, or sit on the patio. The two ticks in Maine most common are dog ticks and … Continue

6. Medication Management Progam Comes to Maine

   Home Instead Senior Care has an exciting new medication management program in partnership with Walgreens called DailyMed. Home Instead Senior Care has entered into a partnership with Walgreens to bring a medication management program called DailyMed by … Continue

7. Senior Sexuality: intimacy as we age

   This article on senior sexuality, Intimacy and Aging: Strategies to Enhance Your Sexual Relationship by Nelly Hall, CS Boutique, first appeared in Maine Seniors magazine. The need for intimacy is ageless. Studies have confirmed that you can … Continue