Tag Archives: holidays

1. Senior Halloween Costumes: 6 Fast, Fun, Easy & Cheap Dress Up Ideas!

   Tomorrow night is October 31, All Hallows Eve, or Halloween, and that calls for some imaginative senior Halloween costumes.  The first thing you have to find out is if the kids in your neighborhood are trick or treating. The … Continue

2. Tips to Avoid Food Poisoning!

   Summer food safety is important, because food poisoning can wreck a vacation faster than you can say “Gee, it didn’t taste funny!” Food poisoning can be especially hard on babies and elders. To avoid the classic food … Continue

3. Happy New Year, Maine!

   Happy New Year! As we look back on 2010, it’s gratifying to see all the support and enthusiasm we received as we launched Maine Senior Guide. Thank you! We believe 2011 will bring more resources, more information, … Continue

4. Q. Dear Lynn, I visited my folks over Christmas and  it’s clear that they could use the sort of help I would provide if I lived nearby.  Like getting the tree back outside, or shoveling. My mother shovels … Continue

5. Christmas Thanks

   I’d like to take a moment out of this busy day to thank my two sons for a great Christmas gift: understanding and empathy. Last year, when I started Maine Senior Guide and there was a lot … Continue

6. Gifts for Maine Seniors

   Wow, it’s a week before Christmas, and you’re still looking for a special gift for a senior? Here are a few suggestions for gifts for Maine seniors that might fit the bill: Check out your local garden … Continue

7. Conversations about Aging

   Robin Roberts with her 86 year old mother on Good Morning America In this clip from Good Morning America, Robin Roberts has a candid conversation with her 86 year old mother about her experience with aging.