Health and Wellness
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Aging in Maine: documentary film festival
Aging in Maine brings the power of documentary film to support the work of Maine-based organizations focused on aging-related issues. It’s the inaugural Camden International Film Festival’s Engagement Summit, and a wonderful opportunity for seniors and their loved … Continue
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Is Long Term Care Insurance a Good Investment?
Should You Consider Investing in Long Term Care Insurance? A Q&A with Barry Kohler, SVP and Director of Trust and Wealth Management at Androscoggin Trust and Wealth Management Q: What’s the simple definition of long term care … Continue
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Hypothermia and the Elderly: Cold Weather Alert!
Hypothermia is a special danger for elders in Maine. One of the first signs? Shivering. Shivering is one of those amazing things our bodies do to keep us operating at top speed. It’s as if we had an … Continue
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Holiday Blues: dealing with depression
Holiday blues. We all know someone, or someone whose loved one, is dealing with depression. Severe depression is debilitating, but there are levels of depression, and even a mild case such as being down in the dumps … Continue
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gluten free dessert: happy holiday cooking!
Ah, holidays. If you’re on a gluten free diet, finding the best gluten free dessert can be a great gift! Many seniors still enjoy time in the kitchen, and these gluten free dessert receipes are easy to … Continue
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Reducing Antipsychotic Drugs: Durgin Pines Receives Award
Reducing antipsychotic drug use and eliminating alarms won Durgin Pines in Kittery a 2013 Celebrating Excellence in Innovation Award, sponsored by the Maine Health Care Association (MHCA). The Kittery Long-Term Care facility is also due to receive … Continue
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Health Care Reform: are you Obamacare ready? Part II
Health Care Reform Includes Richer Benefits The health insurance plans are very, very rich in benefits. More rich, than a number of Mainer’s have had for benefits. The richer the plan, the higher the cost – If today, … Continue