Health & Wellness

1. Healthy habits to improve memory

   Treating your body well can enhance your ability to process and recall information. Healthy Habits that Improve Memory   Regular exercise Increases oxygen to your brain. Reduces the risk for disorders that lead to memory loss, such … Continue

2. Maine Vets Get Increased Psychiatric Services

   Togus, the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center near Augusta, has unveiled a renovated  18,000 square foot ward that triples the space dedicated at Togus to psychiatric care. The ward, which has expanded from 16 to 24 beds, … Continue

3. 10 Questions To Ask Potential Care Providers

   Peter G. Violette, LCSW, is the owner of Comfort Keepers, a home care agency in southern Maine. This is his list of important questions to ask potental care providers. Is the agency certified by the State to … Continue

4. Healthy aging: Tips for coping with change

   As you age, there will be periods of both joy and stress. It’s important to build your resilience and find healthy ways to cope with challenges. This ability will help you make the most of the good … Continue

5. Sexuality in Later Life

   Many people want and need to be close to others as they grow older. This includes the desire to continue an active, satisfying sex life as they grow older. But, with aging, there may be changes that … Continue

6. Finding and following your recipe for aging well

   Coping with change is difficult, no matter how old you are. The particular challenge for older adults is the sheer number of changes and transitions—including the loss of friends, family, your career, your health, and even your … Continue

7. Cut Your Diabetes Risk

   I was re-reading an older issue of Ladies’ Home Journal the other day, and thought I’d share some information from articles about diabetes risk. Losing weight reduces your chances of developing type-2 diabetes, but there are some … Continue