There is more than one type of stroke. But many strokes could be prevented through healthy lifestyle changes and working with your health care team to control health conditions...
Research has shown that 1 out of 10 adults aged 60 and older in Maine has experienced elder abuse in the past year. The Maine Elder Justice Roadmap has...
Ageism has been shown to be prevalent in health care. The Maine Council on Aging discusses this as part of its anti-ageism in a campaign called Power in Aging...
Life with Purpose has been shown to not only increase your lifespan but make your life better all around. Purpose does not necessarily mean having a job, but it...
LiveSafe personal emergency response is not just for medical emergencies. The service is ideal for seniors, adults and children with disabilities, and those with short-term needs....
The Maine Council on Aging has launched an anti-ageism campaign, the Power in Aging Project, to shine a light on and eliminate ageism. MCOA works to advance broad public...
Savvy Caregiver Program is a series of classes that teach what dementia is and how it affects people’s behavior. Participants will learn how to manage this incurable, life-altering medical...
In Maine, there are 46,000 people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s providing 69 million hours of unpaid care. We talk with a woman who is currently caregiving...
Good news on the Medicare front, including a Senior Savings Model that reduces insulin costs, PA visits, and nutritional therapy covered by Medicare. Learn more from the National Committee...
