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1. VA Funding Gap

   Congress OKs veterans homes VA funding gap fix Kevin Miller, Washington bureau chief for Maine Today, wrote about the recent funding issues that have made long-term care hard to get in VA communities because of a VA funding … Continue

2. A Simple Will: is there such thing as a simple will?

   Is there such thing as a simple will? Kate Lanman, Esq. recently ran across this issue in doing some estate planning for an elderly woman with three grown children. The client’s estate was small: a few asset management accounts, no house, … Continue

3. Thornton Oaks Summer Art Show: fiber art and glassblowing in Brunswick

   Thornton Oaks in Brunswick has a reputation for staging impressive community art shows. This summer’s show features a glass blower and a paper fiber artist in a display of beautiful color and form. Thornton Oaks will host … Continue

4. Best Place to Live: Portland, says Kiplingers

   Kiplinger’s has named Portland, Maine the best place to live for those of us in our “Second Act”. Portland beat out Sante Fe, Austin, Springfiled, IL, and Barnstable, MA for the honor. Kiplinger ranked the cities based on … Continue

5. Does Your Elderly Loved One Need Home Care? Here are some signs.

   Because of several medical conditions, in the last years of his life Bob was unable to fend for himself. Fortunately, he was able to stay at home with the help of his family and a team of … Continue

6. 10 Transition Tips: Advise for moving someone who is affected by dementia.

     Lynn Peel Beach Glass Transitions If your loved one with dementia is moving from home into a senior living community, the following tips will help you to make the move successful! 1.Involve your elder as much … Continue

7. Caregiver Support: Meaningful Moments in the Home for those living with Dementia

   Sedgewood Commons Invites you to attend their most recent discussion series that supports caregivers who are caring for someone with dementia in the home.