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  1. Stroke Symptoms: National Stroke Awareness Month

    May is National Stroke Awareness Month. What are stroke symptoms, and how can you get a stroke assessment? CHANS Home Health Care and Mid Coast Hospital are offering stroke risk assessments at their community-based blood pressure clinics … Continue

  2. Senior Travel: 15 FAQs on air companions

    Senior travel is Air Companions’ specialty. Air Companions is a small company on the coast of Maine that offers hands-on senior travel assistance nationally and internationally. Founder Sonja Burns recently wrote down her most frequently asked questions and … Continue

  3. Veterans Benefits for Home Care: Help Vets Stay Home

    Did you know that veterans or their surviving spouses may qualify for veterans benefits for home care that will help pay for long-term care, including home care? It’s surprising how many veterans, or their family members, are … Continue

  4. Downsizing Dilemma: Managing Family Possessions

    Major life changes, such as a move to a smaller home or the death of a family member, may lead to downsizing as you consider strategies for managing or disposing of accumulated possessions. You may be relocating, downsizing, or … Continue

  5. How Can I Breathe Better?

    BREATHE BETTER! NEW ASTHMA SPECIALIST JOINS COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM BRUNSWICK, Maine – Mid Coast Health Services is pleased to welcome Asthma Educator Stacey Schmidt to its Community Health Education team. A Registered Respiratory Therapist, she can help … Continue

  6. AARP Maine Responds to Gov. LePage

    February 5, 2012 AARP Maine Responds to Governor’s State-of-the-State Address: Organization Disappointed by Lack of Acknowledgement of Issues Affecting Seniors AARP Maine is responding tonight to Governor Paul LePage’s State-of-the-State address delivered this evening in Augusta. “On … Continue

  7. Winter Storm Nemo: 9 tips to stay safe in storms

    Winter Storm Nemo (I don’t know if I’m offended or amused that the weather service is now naming storms—winter storm Nemo indeed!) is bearing down on New England and Maine. You know the drill about batteries, extra … Continue

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