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1. Antibiotic-resistent infections: fighting recurring staph and strep infections with a sweet solution?

   Anyone with a loved one in the hospital, or even in a nursing facility, knows the fear of recurring infections or antibiotic-resistant staph. Difficult to fight and easy to spread, recurring infections pose a serious health risk … Continue

2. Senior Halloween Costumes: 6 Fast, Fun, Easy & Cheap Dress Up Ideas!

   Tomorrow night is October 31, All Hallows Eve, or Halloween, and that calls for some imaginative senior Halloween costumes.  The first thing you have to find out is if the kids in your neighborhood are trick or treating. The … Continue

3. Pain Meds: get rid of unwanted medications safely

   Saturday, October 29, is the day to get rid of unused, unwanted and outdated pills, ointments and drops, either prescription or over the counter. You can even get rid of veterinary products at your community’s medication collection … Continue

4. Reverse Mortgages in Maine

   Check out this great article on reverse mortgages from the April issue of Maine Ahead. Author Sharron Eastman makes some simple points: understand how reverse mortgages work, don’t be ruled by myths, look for an FHA guarantee … Continue

5. Home Care Open House in Westbrook Maine

   Ever wonder exactly what home care is about? MAS Home Care is hosting an open house Friday, October 21, from 10-4.  You’re invited to stop by and learn about options for yourself or a loved one, or … Continue

6. Senior iPad Apps: Online assistive technology

   About 25% of Internet info is accessed over mobile devices, from people who regularly read their email on their smart phone to students whose research depends entirely on Internet access vs. library access. A recent article about … Continue

7. Sedgewood Commons:A Maine Dementia Care Community Hosts Silent Art Auction