Health & Wellness

  1. Bathroom Safety: The Smallest Room in the House May Be the Most Dangerous for Seniors

    We all want the best for the senior loved ones in our lives. For many seniors, living independent lives at home is their main desire. Seniors are able to do so provided they are physically and mentally … Continue

  2. National Alzheimer’s Project Act: National War Against Alzheimer’s

    Health and human resource officials gather in Washington today and tomorrow to discuss how to frame the war against Alzheimer’s. With 4.5 million people living with the disease in 2000, it’s estimated that Alzheimer’s will explode as … Continue

  3. AARP: 5 health tips that help the country

    In the October 21011 AARP Bulletin, editor Jim Toedtman  had an article called Small Steps, Big Dividends, that talked about what each of us could do to help trim the deficit. Here they are: 1. Cut 150 … Continue

  4. Virtual Dementia Tour: What’s it like to live with Alzheimers?

    Earlier this week, Ann Quinlan, a Senior Care Advisor at Beach Glass Transitions, attended a “Virtual Dementia Tour” at Sedgewood Commons Alzheimer’s Care, an Assisted Living Community for seniors with dementia, in Falmouth ME.   Here Ann  shares her thoughts … Continue

  5. Living Wills: Free Brunswick Workshop

    Join Brunswick Area Respite Care and CHANS Home Health Care to complete your own free living will. The presentation will be held on February 1st at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 320 Church Road, Brunswick, … Continue

  6. Diabetic Foot Care: footcare for diabetics is critical

    Diabetes (high glucose levels in your blood) can eventually damage nerves, kidneys, eyes and blood vessels, and decrease your ability to fight infection. Often, nerve and blood vessel damage in the feet can lead to serious problems … Continue

  7. Post Holiday Depression: Fight off the holiday blues!

    Post holiday depression. It’s the day after Christmas. The gifts are exchanged, the house is a mess, the fridge is stuffed with leftovers and you’re suddenly faced with more work and less joy. Many people suffer during … Continue

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