Tag Archives: senior wisdom

1. 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

2. Freezing Pipes: use care in draining your systems

   There’s no question that losing power in Maine in the winter can have big implications to your water and heating systems. At my house, for example, we have a lot of solar gain and heat with wood, … Continue

3. Thornton Oakes Celebrates Art: Senior Artists Exhibit in Brunswick

   Thornton Oakes opens its annual fall Residents Choice show Thursday, October 6, with a reception from 4:00-5:30 where the public and residents can meet the artists and collectors who have contributed to this show. Displays include artwork, … Continue

4. AARP: life reimagined

   One of my take-aways from the Life@50+ AARP conference I recently attended in Los Angeles came from Chris Gardner’s talk. He is the author of the autobiographical “The Persuit of Happyness” and an advocate for reimagining your … Continue

5. Hurricane Home Prep: Hurricane Irene

   Here are some thoughts on preparing for this weekend’s stormy weather on the coast of Maine. In the House make sure you have water, food and your meds to last for three days. Pet food and water, too, … Continue

6. Hurricane Irene: Preparations

   Are you prepared for a hurricane to hit Maine? Home Instead Senior Care is a company offering care and advice for seniors, but their storm season preparation tips are good for everyone. Some of this advice requires … Continue

7. My Mom is Not This Sweater: the magical law of contagion

   My mom, bless her darlin’ heart, walked down to her mystery book group at the Rumford Public Library back in February, 2005, and never returned to her home on Washington Street. What happened to Allegra wasn’t a … Continue