Health & Wellness

1. Preparing for Senior Care in Maine

   Where to start: here are 5 first steps to preparing for senior care in Maine 1. Establish/review your Health Care and Financial Power of Attorney If you haven’t already named someone as your power of attorney, do … Continue

2. Florida Seniors Get Help with Community Program

   CNN published this article today about help for seniors in Seminole county, Florida. While seniors in Maine don’t face quite the hot weather issues that Florida seniors face, we certainly have to deal with lots of other … Continue

3. Independent living for Maine Seniors

   Independence? With independence day upon us, I have been thinking about independence as it pertains to Maine seniors. Most folks that I work with express the desire to stay “independent” as long as possible and for most … Continue

4. Pet care plan can help if you’re injured or have an emergency.

   If something happens to you, will anyone know how to care for your pets? Do you have an emergency pet care plan? How can you tell people which vet you use for your dog? Share your cat’s … Continue

5. What is Macular Degeneration? Can macular degeneration be prevented?

   Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in people over 65. It is caused when a part of the retina in the eye, on the inside back wall of your eyeball,  begins to … Continue

6. Heat Rash: how to soothe or avoid heat rash in hot weather

   Wow, temps are supposed to hit 90 degrees in the next few days, and that might bring heat rash, heat stroke or heat exhaustion to a senior near you. Every summer, people suffer from these heat sicknesses. … Continue

7. Senior Health Fairs in Maine: lots of senior health fair choices

   Do you like to attend senior health fairs in Maine? There are several coming up that you should know about if senior health fairs in Maine are a way for you to gather information for a loved … Continue