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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers

    New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers. It can especially difficult for people caring for a loved one to even entertain the thought of making some resolutions, let alone keep them. If there is a # 1 New Year’s resolution for … Continue

  7. Senior Travel Tips: Planning Ahead

    If you’re looking for senior travel trips, they all sort of fit under one umbrella: plan ahead. We’re happy to share this blog on senior travel trips from Diane Atwood via Advantage Home Care. Have a bag … Continue

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