Health & Wellness

  1. Women’s Health: Bring Your Mum (or Daughter!)

    February 2010 – I’m excited about a free health workshop available in Freeport next week, partially because I like a bargain, but mostly because it will offer a quick snapshot on my current health status, and some … Continue

  2. Taxes Part II Caregivers’ Tax Credits and Deductions: long term care?

    Tax guru I am not.  But with tax season upon us I thought it might be helpful to review some of the federal tax rules related to family care providers’ medical and dental expenses. Since this is … Continue

  3. Taxes Part I Caregivers’ Tax Credits and Deductions: Who and what qualifies?

    Tax guru I am not.  But with tax season upon us I thought it might be helpful to review some of the federal tax rules related to family care providers’ medical and dental expenses. Since this is … Continue

  4. Control Your Blood Pressure to Help Avoid Dementia!

    I read an article recently that said that controlling blood pressure is the best protection against dementia. That lead me to do a little research on the web, and numerous articles appeared. The bottom line: early detection … Continue

  5. Senior Care Program: Envisioning Your Future

    If envisioning your future includes decisions about your own care, or care of aging parents or other loved ones, I’d like to invite you to a free workshop on Sunday, February 21, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the … Continue

  6. Active Seniors: new ideas for senior fitness

    Happy New Year! With the new year came the snow here in Maine. I enjoyed the first few days of the new decade in my winter boots and my wool hat playing in the snow!  But now, … Continue

  7. Maine Medicare: 14 days and counting……

    December 2009 – Do you get Medicare coverage for your prescriptions? If you haven’t reviewed your Medicare coverage, get hopping!  A few companies active in the Maine market have cut their Medicare Advantage Plans or Medicare C … Continue