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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

Maine honey bees: State Apiarist Jadczak Speaks at Food For Thought

Maine State Apiarist Anthony Jadczak is Lewiston-Auburn Senior College’s FebruaryFood For Thought luncheon speaker. He will present at the 11:30 luncheon on Friday, February 8. His topic is “The Value of Honeybees to U.S. and Maine Agriculture.” … Continue

Better Life Balance: 7 tips for Sandwhich Generation

Better life balance is something millions of Americans yearn for. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 20 million Americans (one out of eight baby boomers) are juggling taking care of an older parent while raising or … Continue

Flu Shots in Maine: avoid flu epidemic

According to recent news reports, the flu has reached epidemic levels in Maine. Is it too late to get flu shots in Maine? No, not at all too late, because it looks like the flu will be … Continue

Traveling with Seniors: 10 tips make senior travel easier

Traveling with seniors is Sonja Burns’s specialty. Sonja, a licensed practical nurse, is the owner of Air Companions. Air Companions makes traveling with seniors safer and more comfortable. Just in time for Christmas and New Year trips, … Continue

Maine Real Estate: Maine reverse mortgage

If you’re thinking about getting a Maine reverse mortgage, read this article by Linda Wyman, financing specialist. Purchasing a primary residence, an investment property or a second home may be a great way to diversify ones assets. If you’re … Continue

Senior Gifts: making fun senior gifts

Senior gifts can be difficult to come by when your loved one seems to have it all. Making your senior gifts useful, not just decorative, can be a key to successful senior gifts and presents. So make … Continue