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1. Comprehensive Geriatric Evaluations

   Today, let’s talk about Comprehensive Geriatric Evaluations. These assessments or evaluations are different from a regular medical exam in a number of ways. Instead of a single physician looking for a particular illness or problem, the assessment … Continue

2. Starting the Search for Long Term Care Insurance

   By Kerry Peabody, CSA, CLTC Long Term Care Insurance Specialist You’ve decided to investigate long term care insurance, but where do you begin? Here are a few things to keep in mind as you start your search. … Continue

3. Laughter is strong medicine for mind and body

   “Your sense of humor is one of the most powerful tools you have to make certain that your daily mood and emotional state support good health.”  Paul E. McGhee, Ph.D. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, … Continue

4. Mnemonic devices to improve memory

   Mnemonics (the initial “m” is silent) are clues of any kind that help us remember something, usually by causing us to associate the information we want to remember with a visual image, a sentence, or a word. … Continue

5. STRESS….ME?

   What happens when you are stressed out? Your body goes into “flight or fight” mode. Without getting too technical, there are actual physical changes that take place;  your heart and blood pressure increase, your blood gets rerouted … Continue

6. Healthy aging: Tips for coping with change

   As you age, there will be periods of both joy and stress. It’s important to build your resilience and find healthy ways to cope with challenges. This ability will help you make the most of the good … Continue

7. Maine Senior Guide: Pomegranates and MRSA

   Here in Maine, we mostly see pomegranates as a fall fruit and an addition to the Thanksgiving table. Of course, with their recent elevation as an anti-oxidant, you can find pomegranate juice and extract in lots of … Continue