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1. Social Security Benefits: 10 fast facts about social security

   1. Social Security benefits are paid to about 57 million people. Most (40 million) are retirees and their families. The rest are workers who become disabled and families in which a parent or spouse dies. 2. About … Continue

2. When Do People Stop Having Sex?

   When do people stop having sex? Never! Sex can be a tricky subject at any age. It can be embarrassing, even shameful, or too private to talk about. It can also be wonderful, intimate, and freeing. Even … Continue

3. Staying Sharp: tips help preserve your memory

   Is staying sharp a casualty of aging? Many of us have had the experience of forgetting where we left our car keys or difficulty recalling someone’s phone number.  Sometimes these incidents can just be annoying, and may be … Continue

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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