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1. Alzheimer’s: Share the Experience

   Have you ever wondered what it feels like to have Alzheimer’s or dementia? You can find out at a special look inside the locked world of Alzheimers on Wednesday, May 25, during a presentation at Bay Square in Yarmouth. Refreshments … Continue

2. Maine Alzheimer’s Association Honors Dr. Botler

   The Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is honoring Dr. Joel Botler and the Maine Medical Geriatric Center at the 2011 Alzheimer’s Champions Breakfast on Wednesday, May 25th at 7am at the Eastland Park Hotel, Portland, ME … Continue

3. Safe Medicine Disposal

   Many people are unsure of how to dispose of over-the-counter or prescription medicines when they’re out of date or leftover. Many towns and hospitals have “medicine take-back” programs, and that’s probably the best way for you to … Continue

4. Maine Troop Greeters: the way we get by

   Feeling patriotic after night’s announcement that Osama Bin Laden’s terrorist activities are at an end? Celebrate by watching “The Way We Get By,” a documentary about Maine’s troop greeters, on the big screen. The documentary features mostly-senior Mainers who meet … Continue

5. Alzheimer’s in America: the defining disease of baby boomers

   The Alzheimer’s Association has published an informative new report entitled Generation Alzheimer’s: the defining disease of the baby boomers.  In addition to the human toll, over the next 40 years Alzheimer’s will cost the nation $20 trillion, … Continue

6. Elder Abuse in Maine: Sometimes Financial

   John Nale, Nale Law Offices It is not uncommon for an elderly or disabled person to entrust his/her finances to a third party.  For example, an elder may execute a power of attorney as a simple estate … Continue

7. Cape Memory Care Enters Remodel/Renovation Competition

   Cape Memory Care in Cape Elizabeth has submitted several entries into Long Term Care Living magazine’s third Annual Remodel/Renovation Competition.  The competition, created in 2009, showcases design in the long-term care community. A panel of experts appointed by SAGE … Continue