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1. Post Holiday Depression: Fight off the holiday blues!

   Post holiday depression. It’s the day after Christmas. The gifts are exchanged, the house is a mess, the fridge is stuffed with leftovers and you’re suddenly faced with more work and less joy. Many people suffer during … Continue

2. Senior gifts: ideas for Christmas presents for seniors

   Need more holiday gift ideas for Maine seniors? Here are a few from our alert readers: Sam H. from South Freeport suggests gift cards from Shaw’s, Hannafords or other supermarkets. Especially handy because they can be used … Continue

3. Last minute gift ideas for seniors: 29 easy, inexpensive gifts from the heart

   Need some Maine senior gift ideas? Wondering what senior Christmas presents to get the folks who don’t want a single thing, have too much already, or don’t want to deal with any more stuff? Most older folks … Continue

4. Maine Energy Audits: Energy Saving tips for Seniors

   Darrell Cooper, Energy Advisor and older Mainer, has performed energy audits on numerous houses in the past two years. Here are some of his top tips for easy savings on energy costs, that you can do yourself … Continue

5. Home Care for Seniors: Senior Care is a Family Issue

   It takes a family working together to choose the most appropriate option for a loved one’s senior care—and to provide a loved one the best care possible. Why? For starters, seniors are at a vulnerable stage of … Continue

6. Freezing Pipes: use care in draining your systems

   There’s no question that losing power in Maine in the winter can have big implications to your water and heating systems. At my house, for example, we have a lot of solar gain and heat with wood, … Continue

7. Maine Home Care: knowing when to get help at home

   Knowing When to Get Help Richard Blumenthal, President, Advantage Home Care LLC  As we age and physical changes occur, we or someone we love may not be able to effectively deal with these changes. Some activities of … Continue