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1. An Ounce of Prevention: High Blood Pressure

   The Mid Coast Senior Health Center in Brunswick hosts a healthcare series called Ounce of Prevention.  Their next seminar, Dealing with High Blood Pressure, features Christopher W. Meserve, MD, an internist with Mid Coast Medical Group Adult … Continue

2. Hurricane Irene: Preparations

   Are you prepared for a hurricane to hit Maine? Home Instead Senior Care is a company offering care and advice for seniors, but their storm season preparation tips are good for everyone. Some of this advice requires … Continue

3. My Mom is Not This Sweater: the magical law of contagion

   My mom, bless her darlin’ heart, walked down to her mystery book group at the Rumford Public Library back in February, 2005, and never returned to her home on Washington Street. What happened to Allegra wasn’t a … Continue

4. Announcement from Maine’s Alzheimer’s Association RE: the National Alzheimer’s Plan

   Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter You’re invited! A call to action to inform the National Alzheimer’s Plan Are you an individual living with Alzheimer’s, a family caregiver, medical provider, long-term care provider, researcher or other citizen concerned about Alzheimer’s disease? Come help shape the implementation of … Continue

5. Turning Your Savings into Real Protection for Long Term Care

   by Kerry Peabody, Long Term Care Insurance specialist You’re a saver. You’ve saved diligently (something more people should do) and now you’ve got some money tucked away “just in case.” It’s your rainy day fund. It’s money … Continue

6. VA Clinic Opens In Portland

   The Department of Veterans Affairs has opened a new clinic at 144 Fore St. in Portland. The clinic offers primary care and laboratory services as well as an in-home primary care team. In June, the name of veterans … Continue

7. Senior Driving Expo

   AAA  and Spectrum Generations will host a senior driving expo Friday, August 19, 2011, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold Street in Waterville. Multiple vendors, including the Bureau of Motor Vehicles … Continue