Health and Wellness

1. News from the Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter

   Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter Expands to Meet Growing Need The Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to announce new hires that occurred in July at its Scarborough headquarters, as well as a recent promotion. Faith … Continue

2. Seniors and Heat: Cool It!

   by Carol Higgins Taylor, director of communications at Eastern Area Agency on Aging. Every summer, heat waves plague the Northeast. While usually brief, these weather patterns can be dangerous for seniors. Once heat creeps into the house … Continue

3. Tips to Avoid Food Poisoning!

   Summer food safety is important, because food poisoning can wreck a vacation faster than you can say “Gee, it didn’t taste funny!” Food poisoning can be especially hard on babies and elders. To avoid the classic food … Continue

4. Maine Award Winners

   Congratulations to several health care professionals in the senior care arena who have received awards recently. Joel Botler, M.D., and the Geriatrics Center at Maine Medical Center were honored with the Maine Alzheimer’s Champion Award, presented by … Continue

5. Same Great Maine Rehab Service: New Name

   Check out this update from one of Maine Senior Guide’s Rehab resources. Click here to learn more!

6. Tips 4-6: 10 Tips to Help Seniors Communicate with their Boomer Children

   These tips are taken from the 70/40 Rule,  a small and engaging booklet about communication sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care.  Here are tips 4-6. You can finds tips 1-3 here and tips 7-10 here. 4. Optimize your energy. … Continue

7. Free Elder Caregiver Webinar

   “Meeting the Needs of Family Caregivers in Maine” Register today for this Free Webinar! June 23, 2011 & June 30, 2011 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Plan to attend this two part webinar series from your office … Continue