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Hunger Among Seniors
It’s hard to believe but hundreds of Maine seniors go to bed hungry by the month’s end. Or they eat a bowl of soup with crackers until the next check comes and they can get some groceries. AARP did a study to learn more about this problem.
 
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Veterans Funeral Benefits
Jim Fernald from Brookings-Smith discusses the various benefits that veterans are eligible for when making funeral arrangements. From military honors to cemeteries, this show tells has all the details a veteran would need.
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Seniors Are Victims Of Aexual Assault Too
Susan Hall Dreher talks about the Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine’s services which include support for victims, advocacy and education. They improve awareness of sexual violence and help with risk reduction.
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Consumer University: Exercising Financial Wellness
The Consumer University will be held Oct. 15, at Spectacular Event Center. This seminar will teach you what to look for when thinking about investing. You’ll learn what questions to ask such as: is your firm registered with the SEC?
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Senior Medicare Patrol and Fraud
The Senior Medicare Patrol program educates seniors on how to spot errors, fraud and abuse in the Medicare program, which ultimately costs the government 60 billion dollars a year. Watch your explanation of benefits statements carefully.
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Bangor Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The Bangor Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, stepping off at the Hollywood Slots raceway at Bass Park. This three-mile walk is one of 13 in the state and raises money every year in an effort to end Alzheimer’s.
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Sylvia Ross Home subsidies
The Sylvia Ross Home in Bangor has some subsidies for middle-income seniors. These beautiful, spacious assisted living apartments provide safety while staff provides a variety of services to help residents with their daily lives.
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Rehab techniques for people with Alzheimer’s
Rehabilitation can be difficult in the best of circumstances but for people with dementia it can be particularly challenging as the mode of communication needs to change. Westgate Manor staff discusses rehab in Alzheimer’s patients
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Bangor Hydro Electric and energy saving tips
Energy costs are high, no doubt about it, but there are some tips and tricks that can make it a little easier to look at the monthly bill. Susan Faloon from Bangor Hydro shares ways to save money you your electric costs.
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Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging (M4A)
The M4A is an organization that works with and represents the five local area agencies on aging at the state government level and ensures that the AAAs are a cohesive unit in their quests to improve the quality of life for Maine seniors.
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Pre-existing conditions/Medicare fraud and how to stop it
CMS Boston Regional Administrator Jaye Weisman discusses the new health care law that helps people with pre-existing conditions. She also discusses Medicare fraud. The CMS is asking seniors to help them spot, report and prevent fraud.
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Elder Abuse
There’re an estimated 14,000 elder abuse cases in Maine. In about 84 percent of the cases the abuser is a spouse, extended family member or non-family caregiver. Most cases go unreported. Learn about resources and how to report elder abuse.
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Encore Leadership Corps
The Encore Leadership Corps is designed for Mainers 50 years of age and older, regardless of their background or experience, who are interested in volunteering and who care about the world around them and want to make it better.
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Seniors and addiction to prescriptions
Dr. Scott Davis discusses abuse and addiction to prescription drugs by seniors, which is a growing crisis. Some seniors have been incorrectly diagnosed with depression, dementia, etc., when addition to prescription drugs is the problem.
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Martins Point Health Care
Martin's Point is a diverse health care company that offers both health plans and primary care. Their Health Care Centers offer clinical excellence in primary care as well as convenience and service built around the needs of the patient.
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Bangor Beacon
Bangor Beacon Community’s seeks to improve the health of diabetes, COPD, pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure and asthma patients by building on our community’s base of care management, collaboration and electronic health records.
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Aging information with Dr. Toby Atkins
Dr. Toby Atkins discusses the aging body and mind with special attention to the effect of medications, both over the counter and prescription, on the elderly. He also gives advice on how to get the most from the doctor patient relationship.
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What the Poison Control Center can do for you
The Northern New England Poison Center is a full service agency that provides 24 hour live assistance by staff nurses on a variety of matters: medication mistakes, interactions, poisons, chemical exposures, education and much more.
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Safe Strides
Gentiva Home Health Care offer the Safe Strides program to help homebound seniors overcome balance problem, reducing their risks for falling. The program isolates the reasons for the balance problems and works on correcting them.
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Aging in place-home modification
Most seniors want stay at home. But steep stairways, narrow doorways, and small bathrooms can hinder an older person from getting around comfortably at home. Donna Carrigan has ideas to modify a home making aging in place easier.
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Advice for Caregivers
Today caregiving falls more on families and less on institutional care and the caregivers need help. The Weinberg Foundation grant will support caregivers in eastern Maine through adult day programs, like Friendship Cottage in Blue Hill.
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Weinberg Grant helps caregivers in eastern Maine
Many partners came together to obtain a grant from the Weinberg Foundation with a goal of helping caregivers in Washington and Hancock counties. The grant hopes to build a cohesive network for people who are caregiving to access easily.
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Senior Companion
The Senior Companion program uses volunteers as “companions” to seniors who need a little support whether it is friendly visiting or errands. The program helps caregivers who can take comfort in knowing that their loved ones are not alone.
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EZ Fix
Eastern Area Agency on Aging’s EZ Fix, minor home repair program does odd jobs in seniors’ homes using volunteers. Also discussed is EZ Fix’s new cleaning service and how to find workmen and how to spot red flags with contractors.
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Healthcare reform and what it means to seniors
Guests discuss the affordable health care law and explain what Medicare beneficiaries can expect. Benefits include a free physical, screenings and improved Medicare part D coverage including elimination of the doughnut hole.
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AARP Tax-Aide Program
Stan Marshall, New England regional coordinator for the program, discusses seniors and taxes. Do seniors need to file? What about those who are newly retired? What is taxable and what isn’t? AARP has Tax-Aide is a free service.
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Agencies on Aging
Noelle Merrill, executive director of Eastern Area Agency on Aging, discusses the role of area agencies on aging in Maine, what programs and services offer to seniors and what baby boomers need to know as they enter seniorhood.
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Maine Senior Guide: new website for seniors
There’s a new website for seniors. maineseniorguide.com is a comprehensive site with information on everything from health and wellness to estate management. There’s a blog for immediate information and an Ask Lynn column for questions.
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Bangor Nursing and Rehab
Bangor Nursing and Rehab boasts a variety of programs for residents. They also provide outpatient rehab. BNRC has monthly Lunch and Learns for the community. Currently they’re redecorating residents’ rooms to their specific tastes.
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Dirigo Pines Retirement Community Winter Stay Program
Dirigo Pines offers a Winter Stay program for people who do not want to stay home during the winter but who don’t want to leave the state. Close up the house and winter in a beautiful apartment at Dirigo Pines. Two meals a day included.
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