Health & Wellness

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Maine Award Winners

   Congratulations to several health care professionals in the senior care arena who have received awards recently. Joel Botler, M.D., and the Geriatrics Center at Maine Medical Center were honored with the Maine Alzheimer’s Champion Award, presented by … Continue

7. Same Great Maine Rehab Service: New Name

   Check out this update from one of Maine Senior Guide’s Rehab resources. Click here to learn more!