Medicare is a wonderful program but can be challenging to navigate. There is original Medicare, Medigap, also known as supplemental policies, and Medicare Advantage plans. Then there is Medicare...
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in the emergency room for a fall-related injury. Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is,...
Available online, the Driver Safety-Smart Driver course covers safe driving strategies, effects of medication on driving, and how to navigate the changing highway environment. Completion of this program entitles...
We will briefly list the 10 warning signs for Alzheimer’s disease and discuss when to see a doctor, what to expect at that appointment, what do bring with you,...
The Alzheimer’s Association discusses the 10 Warning Signs for Alzheimer’s disease, signs of typical age-related changes in memory as opposed to dementia, and the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia....
Home healthcare offers a multitude of services. From chronic care management to telehealth monitoring, have a home healthcare agency can increase independence and well-being. Hear all the things home...
Caregiving can be doing a few tasks for an aging or ill loved one or it can be all encompassing if the person required much care. Caregiving is prevalent...
Diabetes is a serious disease but with a little work and the help of a Certified Diabetes Educator it can usually be managed. Carbs aren’t the enemy. And even...
There are 33,000 cases of elder abuse in Maine each year. And about 30 percent of investment fraud victims are age 60 and older. Legal Services for the Elderly...
Physical therapy is not just for rehabilitation of an injury or a joint replacement. Working with a physical therapist can help prevent falls by increasing a senior’s balance, help...
