Health and Wellness

1. Simple BBQ recipes: delicious easy side dishes

   Simple BBQ recipes. It’s mid-August, eighty degrees, and nothing says summer like a good cook out. The smell of a barbeque is in the air, and being invited to one begs the question of what to bring. … Continue

2. Senior travel tips: senior traveling in Maine

   Traveling can be a stressful event for anyone, and senior travel is no exception. There is so much planning to do, and there are always unexpected bumps in the roads. Between choosing a destination, packing all necessities and … Continue

3. Staying Sharp: tips help preserve your memory

   Is staying sharp a casualty of aging? Many of us have had the experience of forgetting where we left our car keys or difficulty recalling someone’s phone number.  Sometimes these incidents can just be annoying, and may be … Continue

4. Midcoast Home Modification Safety Specialist Now Available

   Congratulations to Midcoast home modification specialist Lisa Gellatly, an Occupational Therapist with CHANS Home Health Care’s Rehabilitation Program. She recently completed an Executive Certificate Program ‘In-Home Modification’ from the University of Southern California. Home modification is a process for … Continue

5. heat stroke in seniors: serious business

   There are many ways to avoid overheating that could lead to heat illness or heat stroke. Staying hydrated, avoiding physical activity and keeping in the shade are all ways to stay healthy in the summer, but sometimes … Continue

6. Maine Senior Health Programs in Danger

   Maine senior health programs are in danger. Jessica L. Maurer, head of the Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging, sent a message over the weekend outlining what is happening in the budget process in Maine. Here’s how you … Continue

7. senior artists stay active: arts and health

   Senior artists stay active. Photographer, painter, sculptor, quilter… all of these words describe people who express themselves through the visual arts. Whether one finds expression holding a paintbrush, a camera or a quilter’s needle, the key to … Continue