Health And Wellness

1. Tips for exercising as you age

   Many older adults don’t exercise. However, exercise is vital for healthy aging. It helps you maintain your strength and agility, gives your mental health a boost, and can even help diminish chronic pain. Whether you are generally … Continue

2. 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

3. Nutritional Supplements

   Yes, Doctors are now recommending to their patients that they supplement. Why? Many people do not consume an optimal amount of all vitamins by diet alone. Unhealthy lifestyle such as poor eating habits, of course have taken … Continue

4. Eat Right to Work Out Better

   Knowing what to eat can be as important as your workout – without nagging hunger pains, abdominal cramps and premature exhaustion. Skipping a meal, especially before a workout is not a good idea. Your body is depleted … Continue

5. Healthy habits to improve memory

   Treating your body well can enhance your ability to process and recall information. Healthy Habits that Improve Memory Regular exercise Increases oxygen to your brain. Reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss, such as … Continue

6. Maine Vets Get Increased Psychiatric Services

   Togus, the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center near Augusta, has unveiled a renovated  18,000 square foot ward that triples the space dedicated at Togus to psychiatric care. The ward, which has expanded from 16 to 24 beds, … Continue

7. 10 Questions To Ask Potential Care Providers

   Peter G. Violette, LCSW, is the owner of Comfort Keepers, a home care agency in southern Maine. This is his list of important questions to ask potental care providers. Is the agency certified by the State to … Continue