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1. News from the Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter

   Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter Expands to Meet Growing Need The Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to announce new hires that occurred in July at its Scarborough headquarters, as well as a recent promotion. Faith … Continue

2. Seniors and Heat: Cool It!

   by Carol Higgins Taylor, director of communications at Eastern Area Agency on Aging. Every summer, heat waves plague the Northeast. While usually brief, these weather patterns can be dangerous for seniors. Once heat creeps into the house … Continue

3. Senior Money: Deferred Annuities Part III, fixed annuities

   Kerry Peabody, Long Term Care Insurance Specialist at Clark Insurance We’re talking about “deferred annuities” this week, in a three part series. Here’s Part III: Fixed, Deferred Annuities. You can also read Part II: Immediate Annuities, or … Continue

4. Tips to Avoid Food Poisoning!

   Summer food safety is important, because food poisoning can wreck a vacation faster than you can say “Gee, it didn’t taste funny!” Food poisoning can be especially hard on babies and elders. To avoid the classic food … Continue

5. Senior Money: Deferred Annuities Part II, Immediate Annuities

   Kerry Peabody, Long Term Care Insurance Specialist at Clark Insurance We’re talking about “deferred annuities” this week, in a three part series. Here’s Part II: Immediate Annuities. We’ve talked about “deferred annuities,” which are tax-advantaged savings & … Continue

6. Senior Money: Part 1 Indexed Annuities

   Kerry Peabody, Long Term Care Insurance Specialist at Clark Insurance Let’s talk a little bit more about “deferred annuities” this week, in a three part series. Here’s Part I: Indexed Annuities. A deferred annuity is a tax-advantaged … Continue

7. Cape Memory Care Makes Summer Sweet for Seniors

   A group of Cape Memory Care residents and staff recently enjoyed an outing to Maxwell’s farm in Cape Elizabeth to pick strawberries.  The outing was part of the facility’s ‘Strawberry Fest’ celebrating the start of summer. Like gardening, … Continue