Tag Archives: Activities
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2012 Tax Update: Maine Tax and Medicaid Law
Learn how to avoid “cracks” in your nest egg at a free seminar for seniors Wednesday, February 8, from 10 a.m. – noon at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Brunswick, 2 Columbus Drive. The workshop has been … Continue
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Social Seniors: housing for elderly benefit dinner
What if we had to hold a bake sale to buy a fighter jet? OK, what if we had to hold a public dinner to support our senior living communities? That’s one way to show our support of … Continue
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Senior gifts: ideas for Christmas presents for seniors
Need more holiday gift ideas for Maine seniors? Here are a few from our alert readers: Sam H. from South Freeport suggests gift cards from Shaw’s, Hannafords or other supermarkets. Especially handy because they can be used … Continue
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Traveling with Seniors: 10 tips to make senior travel easier
Sonja Burns, LPN, is the owner of Air Companions, a service that helps seniors travel comfortably and safely. Just in time for Thanksgiving, she’s offering these safe travel tips. 1.) Make absolutely sure your loved one has … Continue
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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
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Seniors and Heat: Cool It!
by Carol Higgins Taylor, director of communications at Eastern Area Agency on Aging. Every summer, heat waves plague the Northeast. While usually brief, these weather patterns can be dangerous for seniors. Once heat creeps into the house … Continue
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Cape Memory Care Makes Summer Sweet for Seniors
A group of Cape Memory Care residents and staff recently enjoyed an outing to Maxwell’s farm in Cape Elizabeth to pick strawberries. The outing was part of the facility’s ‘Strawberry Fest’ celebrating the start of summer. Like gardening, … Continue