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  1. National Alzheimer’s Project Act: National War Against Alzheimer’s

    Health and human resource officials gather in Washington today and tomorrow to discuss how to frame the war against Alzheimer’s. With 4.5 million people living with the disease in 2000, it’s estimated that Alzheimer’s will explode as … Continue

  2. The Good Old Days: We didn’t have the Green thing

    Checking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to the older woman that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. The woman apologized and explained, “We didn’t have … Continue

  3. AARP: 5 health tips that help the country

    In the October 21011 AARP Bulletin, editor Jim Toedtman  had an article called Small Steps, Big Dividends, that talked about what each of us could do to help trim the deficit. Here they are: 1. Cut 150 … Continue

  4. Virtual Dementia Tour: What’s it like to live with Alzheimers?

    Earlier this week, Ann Quinlan, a Senior Care Advisor at Beach Glass Transitions, attended a “Virtual Dementia Tour” at Sedgewood Commons Alzheimer’s Care, an Assisted Living Community for seniors with dementia, in Falmouth ME.   Here Ann  shares her thoughts … Continue

  5. Living Wills: Free Brunswick Workshop

    Join Brunswick Area Respite Care and CHANS Home Health Care to complete your own free living will. The presentation will be held on February 1st at 1 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 320 Church Road, Brunswick, … Continue

  6. Diabetic Foot Care: footcare for diabetics is critical

    Diabetes (high glucose levels in your blood) can eventually damage nerves, kidneys, eyes and blood vessels, and decrease your ability to fight infection. Often, nerve and blood vessel damage in the feet can lead to serious problems … Continue

  7. Senior gifts: ideas for Christmas presents for seniors

    Need more holiday gift ideas for Maine seniors? Here are a few from our alert readers: Sam H. from South Freeport suggests gift cards from Shaw’s, Hannafords or other supermarkets. Especially handy because they can be used … Continue

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