News

1. Free Cancer Screening and Low-Cost Cholesterol Testing in Lewiston

   Here’s an opportunity to do a free quick screening for skin cancer.  On Friday, January 28, 2011, the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center and Bates Mill Dermatology have partnered to … Continue

2. Dementia and Hospitalization: the New Old Age

   I recently read an interesting blog post from a great New York Times blog called “The New Old Age,” regarding dementia patients and hospitalization later in life. This post was timely for me, due to the increased … Continue

3. StatesideLegal.com Provides Legal Information for Vets

   Pine Tree Legal Assistance of Maine and Arkansas Legal Services Partnership have worked together to launch a new website to help veterans and military families with legal problems. It’s a national website with a focus on federal … Continue

4. Maine Senator Collins Sponsors National Alzheimer’s Project Act

   It’s been several years in the making, but the nation finally is on its way to creating a plan to combat Alzheimer’s disease. The new Office will coordinate research, treatment and caregiving. President Obama signed the National … Continue

5. Happy New Year, Maine!

   Happy New Year! As we look back on 2010, it’s gratifying to see all the support and enthusiasm we received as we launched Maine Senior Guide. Thank you! We believe 2011 will bring more resources, more information, … Continue

6. Maine Home Health Services: New Medicare Rules

   Medicare home health patients in Maine and around the nation will be required to have a face-to-face visit with a physician or medical professional in order to get certified for services, beginning January 1, 2011. The visit … Continue

7. Christmas Thanks

   I’d like to take a moment out of this busy day to thank my two sons for a great Christmas gift: understanding and empathy. Last year, when I started Maine Senior Guide and there was a lot … Continue