Health And Wellness

1. Medical Marijuana and Nursing Homes

   Last election day (November 3, 2009) Maine voters approved Question 5, which enacted the citizen-initiated bill, “An act to establish the Maine Medical Marijuana Act “ LD975, IB2, allowing for medical marijuana use by people with debilitating … Continue

2. Home Safety Assessment Checklist

   When you begin to think about staying safely and comfortably in your own home, it’s not easy to think of everything. Here’s a very comprehensive home safety assessment list that you can download and print. It’s a great … Continue

3. Hearing Loss: Ask Yourself These Questions

   Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults. One in three people older than 60 and half of those older than 85 have hearing loss. Hearing problems can make it hard to understand … Continue

4. All Home Care is Not the Same

   Each day in the United States, 6,000 people turn 65 years of age.  One in five Americans will be older than age 65 by the year 2030 (American Association of Retired Persons, 2003). This increase of U.S. … Continue

5. What Can In-Home, Non-Medical Care Do for You?

   Most people don’t know how helpful in-home, non-medical services can be until they’ve had the need for this type of help in their lives or that of a loved one. These services are meant to be supportive … Continue

6. Caregiver Syndrome: Does This Describe You?

   Caregiver Syndrome, a relatively new term, is being used more often by some medical professionals to refer to the emotional and physical toll experienced by those caring for an elderly relative, neighbor or friend. This syndrome is … Continue

7. Finding Balance with Diabetes

   Diabetes.  Nearly 24 million Americans have it.  A quarter of them don’t even know it.  If it is ignored, diabetes can be serious.  Very serious.  Kris Freeman knows just how serious. An incredible athlete, an Olympian cross-country … Continue