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1. Life Celebrations: My Nana turns 80!

   80 years young! This weekend my family celebrated my Nana’s 80th birthday with a surprise party brunch. She was shocked. We came up with some great 80th Birthday ideas to make it a huge success. We invited … Continue

2. Maine Senior Guide’s Southern Maine Senior Expo 2012

   Save the Date September 25th from 10-7 come for an hour come for the day! Learn about the senior services from Lewiston to Kennebunk with extended hours for working caregivers. We are so excited to announce the … Continue

3. Preparing for Senior Care in Maine

   Where to start: here are 5 first steps to preparing for senior care in Maine 1. Establish/review your Health Care and Financial Power of Attorney If you haven’t already named someone as your power of attorney, do … Continue

4. Florida Seniors Get Help with Community Program

   CNN published this article today about help for seniors in Seminole county, Florida. While seniors in Maine don’t face quite the hot weather issues that Florida seniors face, we certainly have to deal with lots of other … Continue

5. Independent living for Maine Seniors

   Independence? With independence day upon us, I have been thinking about independence as it pertains to Maine seniors. Most folks that I work with express the desire to stay “independent” as long as possible and for most … Continue

6. Pet care plan can help if you’re injured or have an emergency.

   If something happens to you, will anyone know how to care for your pets? Do you have an emergency pet care plan? How can you tell people which vet you use for your dog? Share your cat’s … Continue

7. Elder Abuse: Maine Woman Swindeled by Neighbor

   Elder abuse doesn’t have to be physicial. It can be mental coercion, or the sort of financial abuse that leaves someone penniless after a lifetime of work and saving. Ask Gwendolyn Swank of Pemaquid.  A trusted neighbor first … Continue