Health and Wellness

1. Parkview Hospital and Central Maine Healthcare

   Parkview Hospital is hosting a public hearing on plans to join Central Maine Healthcare. The hearing, scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Brunswick, will allow … Continue

2. Yellow Dot in Maine: sign up for free alert program

   Seeing a yellow dot in Maine? Yellow Dot is a nationwide emergency responder alert system that made its way to Maine this year, starting in Cumberland County.  It’s designed to help car accident victims communicate with emergency … Continue

3. Fiscal Cliff: Retirees Near the Edge

   This opinion piece talks about the fiscal cliff faced by some folks nearing retiremen. Written by the Morning Sentinel in Waterville and worth sharing! OUR OPINION: Near-retirees heading for their own fiscal cliff It’s no question that we … Continue

4. Southern Maine Senior Expo: Senior Fair was a HUGE Sucess!

   We are happy to say that we are still getting calls and emails from people who attended the Southern Maine Senior Expo on September 25. People were thrilled with the information and resources that were available to … Continue

5. Dempsey Challenge: paralympian Matt Updike inspires riders

   The Dempsey Challenge (October 13 and 14 this year) raises funds for the Dempsey Center for Cancer, Hope and Healing. The bike race covers the western Maine countryside, raises thousands of dollars, and engages cyclists and runners … Continue

6. Long Term Care: Resource Planning Help

   We were really impressed with this Long Term Care Resource Planning Guide put together by AARP. AARP Maine shared it with us, and we thought we should pass it along to readers. Not every part of it will … Continue

7. West Nile Virus in Maine: avoid mosquito bites!

   West Nile Virus has found its way to Maine after a hot and humid summer. Elders and infants are most susceptible to serious illness, though most people who get West Nile recover from it. How does it … Continue