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1. Southern Maine Senior Expo: Senior Fair was a HUGE Sucess!

   We are happy to say that we are still getting calls and emails from people who attended the Southern Maine Senior Expo on September 25. People were thrilled with the information and resources that were available to … Continue

2. Dempsey Challenge: paralympian Matt Updike inspires riders

   The Dempsey Challenge (October 13 and 14 this year) raises funds for the Dempsey Center for Cancer, Hope and Healing. The bike race covers the western Maine countryside, raises thousands of dollars, and engages cyclists and runners … Continue

3. Age Discrimination: Maine’s older workers feel threatened

   Nearly one quarter of older Maine voters report that they (or someone they know) has experienced age discrimination in the workplace. That’s one of the key findings in a Maine public opinion report commissioned by AARP in … Continue

4. Downsizing your Mother’s Home: 5 tips for downsizing

   Downsizing is a scary thought. When you’ve lived a long, full life, chances are you have the “stuff” to prove it. Packed away in the attic, strewn about the cellar and garage, scattered throughout your entire home. … Continue

5. West Nile Virus in Maine: avoid mosquito bites!

   West Nile Virus has found its way to Maine after a hot and humid summer. Elders and infants are most susceptible to serious illness, though most people who get West Nile recover from it. How does it … Continue

6. Hard Conversations with Senior Parents: talking about change

   Lucy remembers her first exposure to hard conversations with senior parents. Seven years ago Lucy and her husband, who were in their 50s, left their home and jobs in Chicago and moved to Maine. Not to retire … Continue

7. Hepatitis C and Baby Boomers: CDC Recommends Testing

   Be honest, now. Were you prone to risky behavior in your youth? The Center for Disease Control in Atlanta has news for Baby Boomers: better get a Hepatitis C test. Hepatitis C, identified in 1989, is a … Continue