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1. Winter tips: stay warm this winter

   Now that we’ve had our first lasting snow this season, it’s time to break out the guidelines for cold preparation. We’ve had a very mild fall, and that’s saved on the fuel bills and certainly kept spirits … Continue

2. Freeport Fall Senior Expo 2015: Maine Senior Expo

   The Freeport Fall Senior Expo is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport. Are you ready to hear some great speakers, get a free flu shot, have an antique appraised and gather … Continue

3. How to remove a tick: easy tick removal

   Tick removal is a handy skill in Maine. The CDC has a good tick removal webpage where you can learn the basics of how to remove a tick. Tick removal is generally painless, but you should get it … Continue

4. Lyme disease symptoms

   Lyme disease symptoms In Maine, deer ticks can carry Lyme disease. In most cases, a deer tick needs to be attached for 24 to 48 hours before it can transmit Lyme disease. Here’s a run-down of Lyme … Continue

5. 3 Funding Options for Long Term Care

   What are your funding options for long term care? Funding options for long term care are available, but they all require planning. Chris Orestis, CEO of Life Care Funding, wrote this recent article for his blog in … Continue

6. spring senior expo in Scarborough: Free Maine Senior Expo

   A spring senior expo in Scarborough  will give seniors and their families free access to 40+ sources of senior information Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the St. Maximillian Kolbe Church Hall, … Continue

7. Safe Snow Shoveling: tips for safety

   Safe snow shoveling should be top on your list right now! Moving multiple pounds of snow can put a huge strain on the heart. So can pushing a heavy snow blower. Being outside in the cold can … Continue