Tag Archives: gardens

1. 10 travel tips: Comfortable senior travel

   These 10 travel tips will help you stay comfortable on your next trip. My dad always said, “lessons are presented until they are learned”…..and I learned some good lessons on my recent travel to Los Angeles. Now … Continue

2. Migratory Bird Act: Happy 100 Years

   I’m celebrating the Weeks-McLean Law, passed 100 years ago today, commonly referred to as the Migratory Bird Act. Today, I’m also celebrating what would have been my dad’s 86th birthday. Malcolm Dennison McLean, this one’s for you. … Continue

3. Egg Carton Greenhouse: here comes spring!

   This egg carton greenhouse project is the perfect way to welcome spring. Karen Vachon of Insphere Insurance Solutions has put together a little egg carton greenhouse video to show people how it’s done. Now’s the time to … Continue

4. Maine honey bees: State Apiarist Jadczak Speaks at Food For Thought

   Maine State Apiarist Anthony Jadczak is Lewiston-Auburn Senior College’s FebruaryFood For Thought luncheon speaker. He will present at the 11:30 luncheon on Friday, February 8. His topic is “The Value of Honeybees to U.S. and Maine Agriculture.” … Continue

5. Gifts for Seniors: senior holiday ideas

   Still looking for gifts for seniors? Stretch your imagination! Sometimes gifts for seniors are waiting at the grocery store, in the sewing aisle at your local home goods store, or even on-line. First, check out your local … Continue

6. West Nile Virus in Maine: avoid mosquito bites!

   West Nile Virus has found its way to Maine after a hot and humid summer. Elders and infants are most susceptible to serious illness, though most people who get West Nile recover from it. How does it … Continue

7. Heat Rash: how to soothe or avoid heat rash in hot weather

   Wow, temps are supposed to hit 90 degrees in the next few days, and that might bring heat rash, heat stroke or heat exhaustion to a senior near you. Every summer, people suffer from these heat sicknesses. … Continue