Health and Wellness

Take Heart: the Importance of Relationships

By Deborah McLean, principal, Maine Senior Guide In business, there’s an accepted truism: we do business with people we know, like and trust. It’s all about relationships and expectations. Now it turns out that’s true on the … Continue

Better Life Balance: 7 tips for Sandwhich Generation

Better life balance is something millions of Americans yearn for. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 20 million Americans (one out of eight baby boomers) are juggling taking care of an older parent while raising or … Continue

Flu Shots in Maine: avoid flu epidemic

According to recent news reports, the flu has reached epidemic levels in Maine. Is it too late to get flu shots in Maine? No, not at all too late, because it looks like the flu will be … Continue

Traveling with Seniors: 10 tips make senior travel easier

Traveling with seniors is Sonja Burns’s specialty. Sonja, a licensed practical nurse, is the owner of Air Companions. Air Companions makes traveling with seniors safer and more comfortable. Just in time for Christmas and New Year trips, … Continue

Senior Gifts: making fun senior gifts

Senior gifts can be difficult to come by when your loved one seems to have it all. Making your senior gifts useful, not just decorative, can be a key to successful senior gifts and presents. So make … Continue

Gifts for Seniors: senior holiday ideas

Still looking for gifts for seniors? Stretch your imagination! Sometimes gifts for seniors are waiting at the grocery store, in the sewing aisle at your local home goods store, or even on-line. First, check out your local … Continue

Cancer care in Mid Coast Maine: Congrats to Mid Coast Hospital

Cancer care in Mid Coast Maine received recognition recently when the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons granted Mid Coast Hospital’s comprehensive cancer care program a Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation. This national recognition … Continue