Information You Can Use

1. What is Macular Degeneration? Can macular degeneration be prevented?

   Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in people over 65. It is caused when a part of the retina in the eye, on the inside back wall of your eyeball,  begins to … Continue

2. Heat Rash: how to soothe or avoid heat rash in hot weather

   Wow, temps are supposed to hit 90 degrees in the next few days, and that might bring heat rash, heat stroke or heat exhaustion to a senior near you. Every summer, people suffer from these heat sicknesses. … Continue

3. The Cost of Maine’s Senior Care

   Cost of Senior Care on the Rise I was recently checking out Metlife.com and found the 2011 Metlife Market Survey regarding senior care costs and their rise over the last year. I usually tell families to expect … Continue

4. Senior Health Fairs in Maine: lots of senior health fair choices

   Do you like to attend senior health fairs in Maine? There are several coming up that you should know about if senior health fairs in Maine are a way for you to gather information for a loved … Continue

5. Southern Maine Senior Expo 2012

   Maine Senior Guide is hosting the Southern Maine Senior Expo on September 25, 2012, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport, Maine. You’re invited to come view exhibits and demonstrations, put your name in for raffles and … Continue

6. National Alzheimer’s Plan Released!!

   Today the Obama Administration announced the release of the National Alzheimer’s Plan. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius reaffirmed our nation’s commitment to conquering Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, with a specific goal of … Continue

7. Dementia Care Workshop for Caregivers; Bay Square at Yarmouth and Advantage Home Care Team Up

   Dementia Care workshop. Bay Square at Yarmouth and Advantage Home Care team up to provide caregiver training for those caring for someone with Dementia. Looks like a great program. Make sure you register to attend.