Social Seniors

1. Off Their Rockers-Betty White’s new show

   Betty White is at it again with a new show highlighting spoofs on senior stereotypes. The Premier is tomorrow night! I am tuning in! You? http://www.nbc.com/betty-whites-off-their-rockers/about/ “It’s [old age] not a surprise, we knew it was coming … Continue

2. Are you Prediabetic? Take the CDC quiz here!

   The Center for Disease Control has put together some interesting little awareness quizzs that you can take to see if you’re at risk for certain diseases or health complications. Since diabetes is one of the health issues that is … Continue

3. Maine Senior FarmShare Program: fresh produce for Maine seniors

   March is sign-up time for low-income seniors who want to participate in the Maine Senior FarmShare Program. You can receive $50 worth of fresh produce throughout the season from a participating farm. (Farmers often have trucks at … Continue

4. Arthritis and hands: workshop that will help Maine arthritis sufferers

   Mid Coast Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services is presenting a comprehensive exploration of arthritis in your hands on Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at the Mid Coast Medical Group orthopedic center, 430 Bath Road in Brunswick.

5. New Year, New You: did you make your resolutions happen?

   We’re in the danger period of New Year’s resolutions, according to Johanna Gilland, co-owner of Home Helpers of Southern Maine. Apparently most of us give up within 30 to 60 days of vowing to eat less, exercise … Continue

6. Phone Scams: not on this Nana!

   75 year old Dottie Hamm got the phone call that we all dread: her grandson was in trouble in a foreign country and asking for bail money to get out of jail. Lucky for Dottie, she kept her … Continue

7. Bucket List: not just a New Year’s Resolution

   New Year’s Resolutions, Bucket Lists, and Other Ways to Live Your Best Life by Dr. Len Kayes, guest writer in MAINE SENIORS Magazine.  The 2007 film The Bucket List portrays two terminally ill men, Edward Cole and … Continue