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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

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

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

Last minute gift ideas for seniors: 29 easy, inexpensive gifts from the heart

Need some Maine senior gift ideas? Wondering what senior Christmas presents to get the folks who don’t want a single thing, have too much already, or don’t want to deal with any more stuff? Most older folks … Continue

LePage’s MaineCare cuts would hit Maine seniors hardest.

MaineCare now helps many pay for medicine and a place to live in Maine. By Susan M. Cover scover@mainetoday.com MaineToday Media State House Writer Through its MaineCare program, the state now covers a portion of the $600 monthly cost … Continue

Maine Energy Audits: Energy Saving tips for Seniors

Darrell Cooper, Energy Advisor and older Mainer, has performed energy audits on numerous houses in the past two years. Here are some of his top tips for easy savings on energy costs, that you can do yourself … Continue

Home Care for Seniors: Senior Care is a Family Issue

It takes a family working together to choose the most appropriate option for a loved one’s senior care—and to provide a loved one the best care possible. Why? For starters, seniors are at a vulnerable stage of … Continue