News

1. Dempsey Challenge: paralympian Matt Updike inspires riders

   The Dempsey Challenge (October 13 and 14 this year) raises funds for the Dempsey Center for Cancer, Hope and Healing. The bike race covers the western Maine countryside, raises thousands of dollars, and engages cyclists and runners … Continue

2. Age Discrimination: Maine’s older workers feel threatened

   Nearly one quarter of older Maine voters report that they (or someone they know) has experienced age discrimination in the workplace. That’s one of the key findings in a Maine public opinion report commissioned by AARP in … Continue

3. Downsizing your Mother’s Home: 5 tips for downsizing

   Downsizing is a scary thought. When you’ve lived a long, full life, chances are you have the “stuff” to prove it. Packed away in the attic, strewn about the cellar and garage, scattered throughout your entire home. … Continue

4. Long Term Care: Resource Planning Help

   We were really impressed with this Long Term Care Resource Planning Guide put together by AARP. AARP Maine shared it with us, and we thought we should pass it along to readers. Not every part of it will … Continue

5. West Nile Virus in Maine: avoid mosquito bites!

   West Nile Virus has found its way to Maine after a hot and humid summer. Elders and infants are most susceptible to serious illness, though most people who get West Nile recover from it. How does it … Continue

6. Hard Conversations with Senior Parents: talking about change

   Lucy remembers her first exposure to hard conversations with senior parents. Seven years ago Lucy and her husband, who were in their 50s, left their home and jobs in Chicago and moved to Maine. Not to retire … Continue

7. Hepatitis C and Baby Boomers: CDC Recommends Testing

   Be honest, now. Were you prone to risky behavior in your youth? The Center for Disease Control in Atlanta has news for Baby Boomers: better get a Hepatitis C test. Hepatitis C, identified in 1989, is a … Continue