November 14, 2012

6 Winter Fall Prevention Tips

Our clients receiving home care in Portland Maine know a thing or two about icy, slippery conditions. As the temperature drops here in New England the […]
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November 9, 2012

Starting the Long-Term Care Conversation

The majority of us will need long-term care as we enter our senior years. Bringing up the topic of our health care wishes can be uncomfortable […]
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October 31, 2012

Storm Preparedness

In the aftermath of a storm such as Sandy, we often think about how we can be better prepared in the event we should have a […]
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October 26, 2012

Connecting with Alzheimer’s Patients through Music

As a loved one’s Alzheimer’s disease progresses, it can become more and more difficult to communicate with them. It can feel disconcerting to lose the feeling […]
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October 24, 2012

Planning for Long Term Care

It is estimated that 70 percent of seniors age 65 and older will require some form of long term care services. If you are in that […]
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October 19, 2012

Get Your Flu Shot!

You see them everywhere. Signs are all over your doctor’s offices and local pharmacies asking: “Have you gotten your flu shot yet?” Well, have you? If […]
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October 12, 2012

Recuperative Care

When you are recovering from an illness, injury, or surgery you need all the help you can get. Your body needs the time to heal properly, […]
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October 5, 2012

October is Health Literacy Month!

October is health literacy month. Health literacy is the ability to read, understand, and the ability to do basic math skills to navigate the medical world. […]
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October 3, 2012

Career vs. Caregiving

Making the choice to become the primary caregiver of an elderly parent is not an easy one. As your loved one requires more and more of […]
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