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  1. heat stroke in seniors: serious business

    There are many ways to avoid overheating that could lead to heat illness or heat stroke. Staying hydrated, avoiding physical activity and keeping in the shade are all ways to stay healthy in the summer, but sometimes … Continue

  2. Maine Senior Health Programs in Danger

    Maine senior health programs are in danger. Jessica L. Maurer, head of the Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging, sent a message over the weekend outlining what is happening in the budget process in Maine. Here’s how you … Continue

  3. senior artists stay active: arts and health

    Senior artists stay active. Photographer, painter, sculptor, quilter… all of these words describe people who express themselves through the visual arts. Whether one finds expression holding a paintbrush, a camera or a quilter’s needle, the key to … Continue

  4. 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

  5. Kinds of Strokes: stroke anatomy

    May is Stroke Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to learn about the kinds of strokes. There are two different kinds of strokes—ischemic and hemorrhagic—and both occur when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. Ischemic … Continue

  6. Micmac Indians in Maine: elders remember

    Rev. Catherine Sabine M. Ed, L.M., CH, Commissioned Healer and National Spiritualist Teacher from  the Micmac Indians tribe, was the featured speaker  recently at USM’s Lewiston/Auburn Senior College “Food for Thought” luncheon.  She spoke about the conflicts of being … Continue

  7. Senior Hunger: AARP Combats Elder Hunger

    Senior hunger is a serious problem. Right now, Maine ranks number one out of all the New England states in terms of food insecurity. The AARP Foundation, together with the New York City Coalition Against Hunger’s Anti-Hunger … Continue

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