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Alzheimer’s Care: New Study Reports 1 in 7 People with Alzheimer’s Live Alone
One in seven people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in the US live alone, and many don’t have designated caregivers or near by family members to help them judge situations as their disease progresses. That’s 800,000 Americans who … Continue
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Hospice Care in Maine: When to Call for Hospice
The Dear Abby column today had a question from a reader that tugged heartstrings. When to call for hospice? If you think you or a loved one may need hospice care in Maine, when to call for … Continue
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Hunger in Maine: Stamp Out Hunger via the Mailman
Help AARP Stamp Out Hunger in Maine. On Saturday, May 12, 2012 you can make a difference to hungry people in your community. Plan your shopping now to include an item or two every week, so you … Continue
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Art and Alzheimers: new program fosters creativity
Studies have shown that art therapy might be particularly beneficial for people with Alzheimer’s disease because though they gradually lose the ability to express themselves with words, other parts of their brain that deal with colors and composition … Continue
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Maine Senior FarmShare Program: fresh produce for Maine seniors
March is sign-up time for low-income seniors who want to participate in the Maine Senior FarmShare Program. You can receive $50 worth of fresh produce throughout the season from a participating farm. (Farmers often have trucks at … Continue
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Incontinence: new hope with sacral nerve stimulation
New Hope for People with Urinary and Bowel Incontinence By Roxanne Jones, Freelance writer specializing in health and medicine If you think that incontinence is a normal part of aging and something you just have to live … Continue
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Eating for MS & Alzheimers: brain cell biology
We see daily articles about eating various high-protein/low-carb or low-fat/low-calorie or other permutations of diet that will make us thinner, healthier or better looking. Check out this video, in which a doctor talks about the hunter-gatherer diet … Continue