Make sure your vote counts on November 5th
WRITTEN BY ANDRE CHASSE AARP MAINE VOLUNTEER STATE PRESIDENT One of the core American freedoms is the right to cast a ballot on election day, whether you’re voting for your local school board or having your say on who will run our country for the next…
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The funeral consumers alliance of Maine: who we are and what we do
COURTESY OF THE FUNERAL CONSUMERS ALLIANCE OF MAINE We provide information and guidance regarding funeral and body disposition options – there are more than you think! While we are not able to provide financial assistance, we can guide you to more affordable options for funerals and…
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A Q&A regarding hospice and palliative care
COURTESY OF METRO CREATIVE Illnesses and aging can force families to make challenging decisions regarding the health and well-being of people they love. Care facilities, home health aides and other services can help improve quality of life for those people who are no longer well enough…
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Fit & Fab – improving your quality of life through exercise
WRITTEN BY WANDA CURTIS It’s a well-known fact that regular exercise can help individuals lose weight, improve their mental health, and reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases. Jamie Williams, CPT and Senior Fitness Specialist at Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC), said that exercise not…
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Medicare annual enrollment is near: Martin’s Point Generation Advantage is here to guide you
COURTESY OF MARTIN’S POINT If you’re not a member of a Martin’s Point Generations Advantage plan yet, the good news is that you can be soon. With Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period coming right up, you’ll have the opportunity to join over 73,000 Maine and New Hampshire…
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A good night’s sleep – the link between sleep and healthy aging
COURTESY OF METRO CREATIVE A good night’s rest can be just what the body needs to feel revitalized and ready to tackle a new day. Indeed, rest is important for people of all ages, including seniors. The National Council on Aging notes the brain needs sleep…
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Vestibular system and fall risk: understanding the connection in older adults
WRITTEN BY DR. RENEE MORAN, PT, DPT It’s no secret that as we age, our bodies begin to change. From hair loss to muscle mass and bone density reduction, many aspects of aging are visible and well understood. However, there are several overlooked systems that deteriorate…
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Planning ahead for special needs parents
WRITTEN BY STEPHANIE BOUCHARD All parents worry about their kids and the future, but for parents of children with special needs or certain impairments those concerns can be a huge stressor. As you get older, who will meet the specialized needs of your child? Making advanced…
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Woodlands Senior Living first in Maine to earn accreditation for assisted living at all ten locations
COURTESY OF WOODLANDS SENIOR LIVING Dear Fellow Mainers,I have some exciting news to share with you! Woodlands Senior Living is proud to announce that we are the first Assisted Living organization to have earned the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission in the state…
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Benefits of pre-planning your memorial
ARTICLE COURTESY OF SMET MONUMENTS Do you know the burial wishes of those closest to you? Do they know yours? As we get older, we often start thinking about how our death will affect those around us, especially our loved ones. Losing someone close to you…
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What’s the risk? Variables that could elevate your risk for a stroke
COURTESY OF METRO CREATIVE The World Stroke Organization notes that more than 12.2 million individuals experience stroke each year across the globe. Perhaps even more telling, the WSO reports that, globally, one in four people over age 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime. Stroke…
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Remember when…the way schools used to be
WRITTEN BY RICHARD SHAW When I tell people that, as a boy, I attended a brick four-room schoolhouse with slate blackboards and portraits of Lincoln and Washington on the wall, they must think I’m ready to host Antiques Roadshow. But while I admit to being a…
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Open a new door at Avalon Village in Hampden
ARTICLE COURTESY OF AVALON VILLAGE DO YOU EVER WONDER how your later years will turn out? Where will you be? What will you be engaged in? Sometimes, opening one door will open many others. At Avalon Village in Hampden, we believe that the simple act of…
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Listen up…tips for protecting your hearing over the long haul
COURTESY OF METRO CREATIVE Hearing loss is often seen as an inevitable part of aging. However, data from the National Institutes of Health indicates one in two people over the age of 85 has hearing loss, which suggests half of all individuals in that age bracket…
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There is something for everyone at the Bangor region YMCA: lifting people, strengthening community.
COURTESY OF THE BANGOR REGION YMCA “We were introduced to the programs at the Bangor YMCA last December by Karen Mitchell, who works with More Than Therapy in the Isaac Farrar Mansion. She was providing physical therapy for ailments resulting from Parkinson’s Disease and brought us…
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Superslow Zone….from our clients
COURTESY OF SUPERSLOW ZONE From two existing SuperSlow Zone clients: I started going to SuperSlow Zone in 2017 prior to total knee replacement surgery. I hoped to improve my results by being in better shape for my recovery. I did, indeed, have good results from my…
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