Home Support

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Knowing When to Get Help: Home Care in Maine

   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

5. Senior Halloween Costumes: 6 Fast, Fun, Easy & Cheap Dress Up Ideas!

   Tomorrow night is October 31, All Hallows Eve, or Halloween, and that calls for some imaginative senior Halloween costumes.  The first thing you have to find out is if the kids in your neighborhood are trick or treating. The … Continue

6. Pain Meds: get rid of unwanted medications safely

   Saturday, October 29, is the day to get rid of unused, unwanted and outdated pills, ointments and drops, either prescription or over the counter. You can even get rid of veterinary products at your community’s medication collection … Continue

7. Reverse Mortgages in Maine

   Check out this great article on reverse mortgages from the April issue of Maine Ahead. Author Sharron Eastman makes some simple points: understand how reverse mortgages work, don’t be ruled by myths, look for an FHA guarantee … Continue