Alzheimer’s disease – Part 2

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,...

10 Warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease - Part 1

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

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

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...

Seniors and Diabetes

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...

Elder Abuse and Investment Fraud

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

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...

LiveSAFE

LiveSAFE is an emergency response system which is part of Northern Light Health. One press of the button and you are connected within seconds with the help you need....

Maine Commission for Community Services

Volunteerism is truly the backbone of this country. Volunteers not only get tremendous satisfaction and a sense of purpose knowing they have contributed to, and benefited, their communities, but...

Bone Builders

It is important for seniors to maintain or increase muscle mass to aid with balance and strength. Bone Builders is a program of RSVP that uses weight-bearing, strength training...