Tag Archives: Medicare

1. Maine Senior Health Programs in Danger

   Maine senior health programs are in danger. Jessica L. Maurer, head of the Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging, sent a message over the weekend outlining what is happening in the budget process in Maine. Here’s how you … Continue

2. Flu Shots in Maine: avoid flu epidemic

   According to recent news reports, the flu has reached epidemic levels in Maine. Is it too late to get flu shots in Maine? No, not at all too late, because it looks like the flu will be … Continue

3. Older Voters in Maine: older voters worry about the economy

   Elections are approaching. What do non-retired Baby Boomers worry about most? According to AARP’s recent voter poll, older voters 50+ want both candidates to spell out their plans for Social Security and Medicare in detail, and respond … Continue

4. Fiscal Cliff: Retirees Near the Edge

   This opinion piece talks about the fiscal cliff faced by some folks nearing retiremen. Written by the Morning Sentinel in Waterville and worth sharing! OUR OPINION: Near-retirees heading for their own fiscal cliff It’s no question that we … Continue

5. Hospice Care in Maine: When to Call for Hospice

   The Dear Abby column today had a question from a reader that tugged heartstrings. When to call for hospice? If you think you or a loved one may need hospice care in Maine, when to call for … Continue

6. Medicare in Maine: learn what’s new in Medicare at free workshop

   Caroline Irwin from Coveside Senior Solutions will be discussing the latest in Medicare news at Home Instead’s March Educational Series at the Baxter Memorial Library in Gorham on Thursday, March 29, 2012, from 5-6pm. Some of Caroline’s discussion … Continue

7. Incontinence: new hope with sacral nerve stimulation

   New Hope for People with Urinary and Bowel Incontinence By Roxanne Jones, Freelance writer specializing in health and medicine If you think that incontinence is a normal part of aging and something you just have to live … Continue