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1. Downsizing: The Many Upsides to Downsizing

   The word downsizing comes with a highly negative connotation. In reality, it should be called smartsizing or rightsizing! What could be smarter than living efficiently in a dwelling that fits your lifestyle and family’s needs perfectly? Close … Continue

2. Health care reform: are you Obamacare ready? Part I

   Are you ready for Health Care Reform? Sweeping changes are coming to the individual health insurance policy beginning January 2014 because of the Affordable Care Act; otherwise known as health care reform, or Obama Care. Here’s the … Continue

3. Life lessons: 43 tips for living

   These 43 tips for living were written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, writer for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio. “To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the lessons life taught me. It is the most … Continue

4. Brain Health: Keeping Your Brain Healthy & Sharp

   Maintaining the health of your brain as you age is just as important as staying physically fit. In fact, many studies show that brain fitness can play an important role in warding off dementia. According to the … Continue

5. AARP News You Can Use: PRIDE for All Generations

   AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, was a woman of great spirit and fortitude, who felt that every person has value and an important role to play in their community. She believed that people’s older years should … Continue

6. AARP Maine Marks Social Security 78th Anniversary

   Noting Social Security’s importance to millions of Americans including 299,875 Mainers, AARP continues work to protect and strengthen the program. WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the eve of the 78th anniversary of the creation of Social Security, which … Continue

7. Dog heat tips: heat alert for pets

   Summer seems to be hitting Maine hard this year, between rain and ninety degree weather. Here are a few dog heat tips. While the heat can be relieving to some after Maine’s long, cold winter months, pets … Continue