Holistic Medicine

1. 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

2. Caregiving for Persons with Dementia

   I often read sites dedicated to senior health care from around the country. Here are some good tips from Family Eldercare of Austin, Texas. Whether you’re the regular caregiver, allowing someone a vacation respite, or dealing with … Continue

3. Moving Gracefully Along Your Own time Line

   As I work with seniors, I listen. From them, I learn that most seniors actually have a pretty good understanding of their own limitations. They also have a fear of the unknown, and of losing their independence. … Continue

4. Laughter is strong medicine for mind and body

   “Your sense of humor is one of the most powerful tools you have to make certain that your daily mood and emotional state support good health.”  Paul E. McGhee, Ph.D. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, … Continue

5. Improving Your Memory

   Tips and Techniques for Memory Enhancement If our brains were computers, we’d simply add a chip to upgrade our memory. However, the human brain is more complex than even the most advanced machine, so improving human memory … Continue

6. Tips for boosting vitality

   Don’t fall for the myth that aging automatically means you’re not going to feel good anymore. It is true that aging involves physical changes, but it doesn’t have to mean discomfort and disability. While not all illness … Continue

7. STRESS….ME?

   What happens when you are stressed out? Your body goes into “flight or fight” mode. Without getting too technical, there are actual physical changes that take place;  your heart and blood pressure increase, your blood gets rerouted … Continue