Social Seniors

1. Northern Lights in Maine

   Do you remember the Northern Lights dancing in the sky when you were a kid? I saw them several times, but almost always in winter. Keep your eyes low on the horizon this evening for a chance … Continue

2. Maine is filled with Wise Owls

   When we focus on some of the coverage of Gov. Lepage, we might think that Maine is filled with wise guys, but in reality, it’s filled with wise owls. Artist Jess Esch has painted a vivid picture … Continue

3. Best Grandparents Ever: Big Trucks and Little Kids

   Grandparents of Maine, don’t miss this fabulous event designed especially for little kids! On April 10, United Way of Androscoggin County, together with their community partners in the Young Child Taskforce, is celebrating the Week of the Young … Continue

4. What Do Seniors Do Online?

   Over the past two years Advantage Home Care has seen significant growth in online inquiries about its services directly from elderly clients. In doing some research on the trends in senior use of the web I have … Continue

5. Maine Medicaid: What’s Your Plan Part II

   In my last blog, (Maine Medicaid: What’s Your Plan?) we talked about Medicaid/MaineCare financial qualification. It boils down to this – you can ask the state for help, but before they’ll help you, you need to spend … Continue

6. The Salvation Army and Aid to Japan

   For the latest updates on The Salvation Army’s response to this disaster, please visit the Salvation Army blog. We were glad to get this update from Harland Goodwin, the planned giving director of The Salvation Army in … Continue

7. Senior Driving: AARP Driver Safety Classes in Maine

   Did you know that insurance companies in Maine are required by law to give discounts to drivers 55 years of age and older who complete a safe driving course at least once every three years?   If you want to … Continue