Social Seniors

1. Maine Pets: Lots of Therapeutic Benefits

   HOW CARING FOR A PET CAN MAKE YOU HAPPIER AND HEALTHIER Professionally trained helper animals—such as guide dogs for the blind—offer obvious benefits to us human folk. However, the average domestic pet, such as a dog, cat, … Continue

2. Senior nutrition: Overcoming obstacles to healthy eating

   Let’s face it. There’s a reason why so many seniors have trouble eating nutritiously every day. It’s not always easy! The following tips will help you “speak the language” of good nutrition and help you feel in … Continue

3. Senior nutrition: Tips for creating a well-balanced diet

   Thinking of trading a tired eating regime for a nutrient-dense menu? Good for you! It’s easy and delicious. Avoid skipping meals – This causes your metabolism to slow down, which leads to feeling sluggish and poorer choices … Continue

4. Senior nutrition: Tips for wholesome eating

   Once you’ve made friends with nutrient-dense food, your body will feel slow and sluggish if you eat less wholesome fare. Here’s how to get in the habit of eating well. Reduce sodium (salt) to help prevent water … Continue

5. Eating Right: How Many Calories?

   How many calories do seniors need? There is a right number of calories for your body. Use the following as a guideline. A woman over 50 who is: Not physically active needs about 1600 calories a day … Continue

6. Young at Heart

   Young @ Heart, an internationally-famous group of singing seniors, made its first Maine appearance in March 2011 at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. The rocking choral group hails from Northampton, Mass. Formed in 1982, over the years they’ve collaborated nationally and internationally with … Continue

7. Remember that Taste? Eating and Memories

   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