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Helping Adult Siblings Overcome Family Conflict: the 50-50 Rule

When my older brother wouldn’t visit my dad during his last few weeks at the Veterans Home in South Paris, I was angry. I had to make the trip from Freeport to South Paris more frequently, because … Continue

The Salvation Army and Aid to Japan

For the latest updates on The Salvation Army’s response to this disaster, please visit the Salvation Army blog. We were glad to get this update from Harland Goodwin, the planned giving director of The Salvation Army in … Continue

Senior Driving: AARP Driver Safety Classes in Maine

Did you know that insurance companies in Maine are required by law to give discounts to drivers 55 years of age and older who complete a safe driving course at least once every three years? If you want to … Continue

Reverse Mortgages, Home Equity:Options for baby boomers and seniors in a tough economy

By Andrew C. Helman, Bernstein Shur, Counselors at Law Using home equity as a financial resource As another year of anemic economic activity ends, seniors and baby boomers have an opportunity to consider whether it’s time to … Continue

Long Term Care Insurance: Possible LTC Tax Deductions

Good, informative article from the Macdonald Page (Portland area CPAs and management advisors) newsletter on long term care insurance. They talk about tax deductions, policy options and what’s generally covered. Good first steps if you’re thinking about … Continue

Second Act: MSG Sponsors Public Access TV Show

After watching hosts Brian Knoblock and Lesley MacVane interview artists, musicians, social activists and other people stretching the boundaries of the second half of their lives, we decided here at Maine Senior Guide that the stories told … Continue

Nose and Memory: remember that taste?

Friday, March 4, was my dad’s 84th birthday, and I purposefully did things all day long that made me think of him: dropped eggs on toast, Maine shrimp for lunch at a Portland working waterfront restaurant, reading … Continue