Health & Wellness

1. CHANS Home Health Care Welcomes New Director of Clinical Services

   CHANS Home Health Care is very pleased to welcome Becky Rosen, RN, MS as our new Director of Clinical Services. Becky has been working with the Quality Improvement Department at CHANS since this past summer, and in … Continue

2. Chalmers Named Vice President of Elder & Home Care Services

   Elder & Home Care Services in the Mid Coast area better served. Darlene Chalmers, MS, RN, has been named Vice President of Elder & Home Care Services for Mid Coast Health Services. As Vice President of Elder … Continue

3. 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

4. Better Life Balance: 7 tips for Sandwhich Generation

   Better life balance is something millions of Americans yearn for. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 20 million Americans (one out of eight baby boomers) are juggling taking care of an older parent while raising or … Continue

5. Flu Shots in Maine: avoid flu epidemic

   According to recent news reports, the flu has reached epidemic levels in Maine. Is it too late to get flu shots in Maine? No, not at all too late, because it looks like the flu will be … Continue

6. Senior Gifts: making fun senior gifts

   Senior gifts can be difficult to come by when your loved one seems to have it all. Making your senior gifts useful, not just decorative, can be a key to successful senior gifts and presents. So make … Continue

7. Gifts for Seniors: senior holiday ideas

   Still looking for gifts for seniors? Stretch your imagination! Sometimes gifts for seniors are waiting at the grocery store, in the sewing aisle at your local home goods store, or even on-line. First, check out your local … Continue