Health & Wellness

1. VA Clinic Opens In Portland

   The Department of Veterans Affairs has opened a new clinic at 144 Fore St. in Portland. The clinic offers primary care and laboratory services as well as an in-home primary care team. In June, the name of veterans … Continue

2. Senior Driving Expo

   AAA  and Spectrum Generations will host a senior driving expo Friday, August 19, 2011, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold Street in Waterville. Multiple vendors, including the Bureau of Motor Vehicles … Continue

3. ICD Support: Eat Healthy

   “Eating Healthy on a Budget” will be the topic of a presentation set for the August 18 meeting of the Central and Western Maine ICD Support Group, held at Central Maine Medical Center. Registered dietitian Meg Ploss … Continue

4. Community Education Series from Home Instead Senior Care

   Community Education Series As part of Home Instead Senior Care’s commitment to supporting and further educating our community on the aging process, we are pleased to announce the upcoming Community Education Series aimed to assist families and … Continue

5. News from the Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter

   Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter Expands to Meet Growing Need The Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to announce new hires that occurred in July at its Scarborough headquarters, as well as a recent promotion. Faith … Continue

6. Seniors and Heat: Cool It!

   by Carol Higgins Taylor, director of communications at Eastern Area Agency on Aging. Every summer, heat waves plague the Northeast. While usually brief, these weather patterns can be dangerous for seniors. Once heat creeps into the house … Continue

7. Tips to Avoid Food Poisoning!

   Summer food safety is important, because food poisoning can wreck a vacation faster than you can say “Gee, it didn’t taste funny!” Food poisoning can be especially hard on babies and elders. To avoid the classic food … Continue