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1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. ICD Support: Eat Healthy

   “Eating Healthy on a Budget” will be the topic of a presentation set for the August 18 meeting of the Central and Western Maine ICD Support Group, held at Central Maine Medical Center. Registered dietitian Meg Ploss … Continue

6. Maine Seacoast Memory Walk

   Join us for a Kickoff Party on August 11th! Please join us on Thursday, August 11 at Sentry Hill in York as we kick off the Seacoast Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Maine’s largest and most important … Continue

7. Trains in Maine: All Aboard for History!

   To commemorate Amtrak’s 40th anniversary, they’ve created a special history train with photos, uniforms, china and memorabilia from America’s railroading past. The train visits Boston August 6 & 7, 2011, at South Station. If you’re a train … Continue