Senior Communities

1. Sedgewood Commons: A Maine Dementia Care Community Hosts Silent Art Auction

2. Full Moon over the Maine Health Care Association’s Annual Conference

   What a beautiful evening at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, ME. Deborah and I are here for the annual MEHCA Conference, we are looking forward to a great few days and learning more about Maine’s senior health … Continue

3. Thornton Oakes Celebrates Art: Senior Artists Exhibit in Brunswick

   Thornton Oakes opens its annual fall Residents Choice show Thursday, October 6, with a reception from 4:00-5:30 where the public and residents can meet the artists and collectors who have contributed to this show. Displays include artwork, … Continue

4. Architect Moves into Nursing Home for Research

   Evan Carroll a 29 year old Architect moves into the Maine Veteran’s Home to experience what residents of Nursing Communities go through every day. Check out the whole story here. Nursing Home research project

5. Staying at Home

   What can help me stay at home? You may be used to handling everything for yourself, dividing up duties with your spouse, or relying on family members for help. But as circumstances change, it’s good to be … Continue

6. Hospice Care

   How hospice and palliative care works Hospice care focuses on all aspects of a patient’s life and well-being: physical, social, emotional, and spiritual. There is no age restriction; anyone in the late stages of life is eligible … Continue

7. Caring is at the Heart of Assisted Living

   By Neal R. Davis, Senior Executive Director, Bay Square at Yarmouth, Benchmark Assisted Living Caring in assisted living communities takes many forms and is provided by many people. The need for care and the need to be … Continue