Tag Archives: food
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Eating for MS & Alzheimers: brain cell biology
We see daily articles about eating various high-protein/low-carb or low-fat/low-calorie or other permutations of diet that will make us thinner, healthier or better looking. Check out this video, in which a doctor talks about the hunter-gatherer diet … Continue
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Meals on Wheels: Feeding the Elderly
Congratulations are in order for Spectrum Generations, which prepares and delivers nearly 300,000 meals annually to homebound seniors and disabled adults living in six Central Maine counties as well as the towns of Brunswick and Harpswell. In the … 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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Last minute gift ideas for seniors: 29 easy, inexpensive gifts from the heart
Need some Maine senior gift ideas? Wondering what senior Christmas presents to get the folks who don’t want a single thing, have too much already, or don’t want to deal with any more stuff? Most older folks … Continue
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Calling All Bakers: TRIAD Benefit Pie Contest
Do you enjoy baking? Are fresh apples and delicious peaches calling you? Well, whip up your competitive spirit, whip out those measuring cups, and bake a pie to benefit elders in the Gorham/Westbrook area! In Home Senior … Continue
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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
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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