Health & Wellness

  1. National Alzheimer’s Plan Released!!

    Today the Obama Administration announced the release of the National Alzheimer’s Plan. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius reaffirmed our nation’s commitment to conquering Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, with a specific goal of … Continue

  2. Dementia Care Workshop for Caregivers; Bay Square at Yarmouth and Advantage Home Care Team Up

    Dementia Care workshop. Bay Square at Yarmouth and Advantage Home Care team up to provide caregiver training for those caring for someone with Dementia. Looks like a great program. Make sure you register to attend.

  3. Alzheimer’s Care: New Study Reports 1 in 7 People with Alzheimer’s Live Alone

    One in seven people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in the US live alone, and many don’t have designated caregivers or near by family members to help them judge situations as their disease progresses. That’s 800,000 Americans who … Continue

  4. Hospice Care in Maine: When to Call for Hospice

    The Dear Abby column today had a question from a reader that tugged heartstrings. When to call for hospice? If you think you or a loved one may need hospice care in Maine, when to call for … Continue

  5. National Drug Take Back Campaign Maine Locations including Maine Medical Center

    A nationwide effort to collect unused and unwanted medications for safe disposal takes place Sat. April 28. Both prescription and over-the-counter medications will be collected across the state with no questions asked and no requests for identification. … Continue

  6. Hunger in Maine: Stamp Out Hunger via the Mailman

    Help AARP Stamp Out Hunger in Maine. On Saturday, May 12, 2012 you can make a difference to hungry people in your community. Plan your shopping now to include an item or two every week, so you … Continue

  7. Gluten Free: How I Stopped Eating Gluten and Started Breathing Easy!

    My journey to gluten free health started by accident. My symptoms were more than annoying but less than life threatening: a chronic cough and throat clearing, very frequent heart palpitations (every hour) and esophageal spasms that made … Continue

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