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Gardening Tips: 6 Gardening Tips for Seniors

We’d like to share some gardening tips, since spring is here and flowers are blooming, which makes it the perfect time to dig into some gardening. According to the National Gardening Association, over 78 million Americans love … Continue

Spring Cleaning: 4 tips for decluttering

I’m thrilled that it’s time for springtime gardening, says guest columnist Dianne Fazio. Spring cleaning? Not so much. This annual spring cleaning ritual comes with a mixture of dread and delight. We dread starting it, and delight … Continue

Apps for Aging: iPad Apps & Assistive Technology

Are you looking for apps for aging? Do you use iPads in your therapy classes, or wish that you could use simple assistive technology to help a loved one? The iPad is having a profound impact on … Continue

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

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

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

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