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1. Memory Loss: Middle Age Risks

   It’s not just the risk of heart attack that should keep middle age adults on their toes about their blood pressure and cholesterol scores: a new study has shown that hypertension and high cholesterol leads to memory … Continue

2. LTC Insurance: Investing Instead of Buying Long Term Care Insurance?

   “I think I’ll just invest the money ever year, instead of spending it on long term care insurance. That way, I’ll have enough money to pay for care myself.” by Kerry Peabody Often, a client sees the … Continue

3. Critical Conversations with Aging Parents: Start Now

   Gail Sheehy, author of many books concerning the transitions we all make over our lives, and the universal problems, challenges and opportunities involved with those passage, recently wrote an article for USA Today on having critical conversations … Continue

4. Young @ Heart: Maine Welcomes Elder Chorus

   Young @ Heart, an internationally-famous group of singing seniors, makes its first Maine appearance March 27 at Merrill Auditorium. The rocking choral group hails from Northampton, Mass. Formed in 1982, over the years they’ve collaborated nationally and internationally with others groups … Continue

5. Living Situations for Aging Parents

   Person of the Week: Caregivers Allow for Dignified Living Situations for Aging Parents Check out this relevant article and video clip, from ABC News’ series Families on the Brink “What to do about Mom and Dad?” about … Continue

6. Ice Dams: Preventing Winter Water Damage

   They’re very pretty and typical of Maine winters, but if you’ve got icicles, then you’ve got an ice dam. An ice dam is caused by heat leaking into the attic and getting trapped under the roof deck. This … Continue

7. Seasonal Affective Disorder and Seniors: Fixing SAD

   Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a seasonal form of depression usually seen in the fall and winter. It’s more common in women than in men, and affects at least 6% of the US population. Generally, people who … Continue