Tag Archives: caregiver assistance
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Coats for Maine Seniors During Freeport Sparkle Weekend 2013
With freezing temperatures and winter weather on the way, Merrymeeting Bay Triad announced that the “Coats For Seniors” collection drive will again culminate at the L.L.Bean Flagship Store in Freeport on November 16-18, 2012, during the opening … Continue
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Yellow Dot in Maine: sign up for free alert program
Seeing a yellow dot in Maine? Yellow Dot is a nationwide emergency responder alert system that made its way to Maine this year, starting in Cumberland County. It’s designed to help car accident victims communicate with emergency … Continue
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Hard Conversations with Senior Parents: talking about change
Lucy remembers her first exposure to hard conversations with senior parents. Seven years ago Lucy and her husband, who were in their 50s, left their home and jobs in Chicago and moved to Maine. Not to retire … Continue
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Hepatitis C and Baby Boomers: CDC Recommends Testing
Be honest, now. Were you prone to risky behavior in your youth? The Center for Disease Control in Atlanta has news for Baby Boomers: better get a Hepatitis C test. Hepatitis C, identified in 1989, is a … Continue
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Does Your Elderly Loved One Need Home Care? Here are some signs.
Because of several medical conditions, in the last years of his life Bob was unable to fend for himself. Fortunately, he was able to stay at home with the help of his family and a team of … Continue
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10 Transition Tips: Advise for moving someone who is affected by dementia.
Lynn Peel Beach Glass Transitions If your loved one with dementia is moving from home into a senior living community, the following tips will help you to make the move successful! 1.Involve your elder as much … Continue
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Caregiver Support: Meaningful Moments in the Home for those living with Dementia
Sedgewood Commons Invites you to attend their most recent discussion series that supports caregivers who are caring for someone with dementia in the home.