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1. Now that Winter’s Here, Prepare for the Cold

   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. Holidays with Seniors: A Successful Thanksgiving

   It’s Thanksgiving again!  Millions of families across the country–and expats all over the world for that matter–are preparing themselves for turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, candied yams, and I won’t even mention the desserts!  … Continue

3. Maine Seniors: Avoiding Scams

   Are you worried that someone you love is going to fall victim to some sort of fraud or scam? Well, Maine Office of Securities, AARP/Maine and the Maine Attorney General’s office are working together to start a … Continue

4. Cold and Flu Season Survival Guide: 10 Easy Steps

   I really liked this posting at Web MD about surviving the flu. It has some very common sense pointers. Many of the articles I read seem to indicate that elders are not as likely to be caught … Continue

5. Becoming Financially Wary in an Electronic World

   I heard about something the other day that I thought I should pass along. An acquaintance of mine had her checkbook stolen. Before she could notify her bank, the thieves were able to go to the local … Continue

6. Comprehensive Geriatric Evaluations

   Today, let’s talk about Comprehensive Geriatric Evaluations. These assessments or evaluations are different from a regular medical exam in a number of ways. Instead of a single physician looking for a particular illness or problem, the assessment … Continue

7. Caregiving for Persons with Dementia

   We often read sites dedicated to senior health care from around the country. Here are some good tips from Family Eldercare of Austin, Texas. Whether you’re the regular caregiver, allowing someone a vacation respite, or dealing with a … Continue