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1. Maine Pets: Finding a Pet That’s Right for You

   Finding a pet that meets your needs and lifestyle While people who have pets tend to be happier, more independent, and feel more secure than those without pets, it’s important to select the type of pet that … Continue

2. Maine Pets: Pets and Children

   Not only do children who grow up with pets have less risk of allergies and asthma, many also learn responsibility, compassion, and empathy from having pets. Unlike parents, pets are never critical and don’t give orders. They … Continue

3. Maine Pets: Pets and Older Adults

   The key to aging well is to effectively handle life’s major changes, such as retirement, the loss of loved ones, and the physical changes of aging. Pets can play an important role in healthy aging by: Helping … Continue

4. Maine Pets: Lots of Therapeutic Benefits

   HOW CARING FOR A PET CAN MAKE YOU HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER Professionally trained helper animals—such as guide dogs for the blind—offer obvious benefits to us human folk. However, the average domestic pet, such as a dog, cat, … Continue

5. Senior nutrition: Overcoming obstacles to healthy eating

   Let’s face it. There’s a reason why so many seniors have trouble eating nutritiously every day. It’s not always easy! The following tips will help you “speak the language” of good nutrition and help you feel in … Continue

6. Senior Driving Expo

   AAA  and Spectrum Generations will host a senior driving expo Friday, August 19, 2011, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold Street in Waterville. Multiple vendors, including the Bureau of Motor Vehicles … Continue

7. Community Education Series from Home Instead Senior Care

   Community Education Series As part of Home Instead Senior Care’s commitment to supporting and further educating our community on the aging process, we are pleased to announce the upcoming Community Education Series aimed to assist families and … Continue