Health and Wellness

1. Virtual Dementia Tour: What’s it like to live with Alzheimers?

   Earlier this week, Ann Quinlan, a Senior Care Advisor at Beach Glass Transitions, attended a “Virtual Dementia Tour” at Sedgewood Commons Alzheimer’s Care, an Assisted Living Community for seniors with dementia, in Falmouth ME.   Here Ann  shares her thoughts … Continue

2. Living Wills: Free Brunswick Workshop

   Join Brunswick Area Respite Care and CHANS Home Health Care to complete your own free living will. The presentation will be held on February 1st at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 320 Church Road, Brunswick, … Continue

3. Diabetic Foot Care: footcare for diabetics is critical

   Diabetes (high glucose levels in your blood) can eventually damage nerves, kidneys, eyes and blood vessels, and decrease your ability to fight infection. Often, nerve and blood vessel damage in the feet can lead to serious problems … Continue

4. Post Holiday Depression: Fight off the holiday blues!

   Post holiday depression. It’s the day after Christmas. The gifts are exchanged, the house is a mess, the fridge is stuffed with leftovers and you’re suddenly faced with more work and less joy. Many people suffer during … Continue

5. Last minute gift ideas for seniors: 29 easy, inexpensive gifts from the heart

   Need some Maine senior gift ideas? Wondering what senior Christmas presents to get the folks who don’t want a single thing, have too much already, or don’t want to deal with any more stuff? Most older folks … Continue

6. LePage’s MaineCare cuts would hit Maine seniors hardest.

   MaineCare now helps many pay for medicine and a place to live in Maine. By Susan M. Cover scover@mainetoday.com MaineToday Media State House Writer Through its MaineCare program, the state now covers a portion of the $600 monthly cost … Continue

7. Knowing When to Get Help: Home Care in Maine

   Knowing When to Get Help Richard Blumenthal, President, Advantage Home Care LLC As we age and physical changes occur, we or someone we love may not be able to effectively deal with these changes. Some activities of … Continue