Medicare Open Enrollment Scams

The Medicare Open Enrollment period, when you can opt to change your Medicare plans, advantage plans, drug plans if you so choose, is October 15 to December 7. Scammers...

The Benefits of Physical Therapy

Physical therapy can help you after surgery or an injury. But there are many more ways physical therapy can improve your overall health and well-being, including increasing strength and balance....

Current Trends in Funerals

Funerals these days are very customized based on the deceased person’s personality and desires. They can be a good way to celebrate the person’s individuality in the final good-bye...

Stories of the Great Depression

Author Ed Linz discusses his compelling book, They Never Threw Anything Away – Memories of the Great Depression by Americans Who Lived It, chronicling what it was like to live...

Spiritual Services of Maine

Spiritual Care Services of Maine Chaplains offer non-judgmental support, respect, loving-kindness, and honesty to people dealing with stress, fear, health issues, and other challenges, via phone or by Zoom....

AARP Discusses Scams

Scammers are getting more intrusive and creative everyday. It’s important to protect yourself. AARP has suggestions to help keep you safe....

AARP Livable Communities 2023

Fourteen organizations throughout Maine will receive 2023 Community Challenge grants which support the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for people of...

Foot Care and Older Adults

It is very important to take care of your feet especially as you age but that is not always easy for a variety of reasons. Fundamental Foot Care discusses how...

State Health Insurance Assistance Program

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program  is a free national program that provides in-depth and objective insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare-eligible individuals and their families & caregivers....

Elder Abuse

Elder abuse can take many different forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. Learn the signs....