Health and Wellness

1. Hospice Care in Maine: When to Call for Hospice

   The Dear Abby column today had a question from a reader that tugged heartstrings. When to call for hospice? If you think you or a loved one may need hospice care in Maine, when to call for … Continue

2. Coastal Rehab Cape Elizabeth, ME hosts Open House at new location: Ocean View, Falmouth

3. National Drug Take Back Campaign Maine Locations including Maine Medical Center

     A nationwide effort to collect unused and unwanted medications for safe disposal takes place Sat. April 28. Both prescription and over-the-counter medications will be collected across the state with no questions asked and no requests for … Continue

4. Hunger in Maine: Stamp Out Hunger via the Mailman

   Help AARP Stamp Out Hunger in Maine. On Saturday, May 12, 2012 you can make a difference to hungry people in your community. Plan your shopping now to include an item or two every week, so you … Continue

5. Gluten Free: How I Stopped Eating Gluten and Started Breathing Easy!

   My journey to gluten free health started by accident. My symptoms were more than annoying but less than life threatening: a chronic cough and throat clearing, very frequent heart palpitations (every hour) and esophageal spasms that made … Continue

6. Senior Blood Pressure: free check available

   CHANS Home Health Care is pleased to offer free community-based blood pressure clinics. The clinics will be held at the following times and locations: • Monday, April 9 11am-12noon Westrum House, 22 Union Street, Topsham • Tuesday, … Continue

7. Are you Prediabetic? Take the CDC quiz here!

   The Center for Disease Control has put together some interesting little awareness quizzs that you can take to see if you’re at risk for certain diseases or health complications. Since diabetes is one of the health issues that is … Continue