“The human-animal bond is a mutually beneficial and dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors that are essential to the health and well-being of both,” claims the website at avma.org. And while that bond can be seen in any household that has pets as companions, it is at its strongest when […]

After spending a few minutes talking with Kathleen Wing, you might just want to call her a dedicated person who helps people heal. Her work at The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at Central Maine Medical Center has her assessing the needs of patients and families who have been diagnosed with cancer. […]

Fitness trainers aren’t just for the rich and famous. Today, many gyms offer the accessibility of fitness trainers as a benefit to their members for helping them reach their unique fitness goals. Trainers, whether hired privately or through a gym, can be a worthwhile investment as fitness is defined differently as people age. Michelle Twitchell, […]

Maine is the oldest state in the country, followed closely by Vermont and New Hampshire. This says something about hearty Yankees, perhaps, but the reality includes a unique set of both challenges and opportunities for our healthcare expectations. The aging cohort is a vital and active component of our society, our economy and our future, […]

By most objective standards, healthcare costs in the United States are higher than anywhere else in the developed world, yet outcomes – what our healthcare dollars actually are able to buy for us – are, relative to the rest of the world, pretty dismal. However we pay for our healthcare – whether directly from our […]

Regular exercise has many benefits such as managing symptoms of pain or illness, heightening energy, and above all else, continuing to maintain your independence. Not only is it good for your body, but for your mind as well. But it can make for quite a challenge, especially in this rugged, Maine climate. It’s easy to […]

As exciting as it can be to pursue a new career, men and women over 50 know that such a decision is not without risk. While younger professionals with few obligations can often handle bumps in the road on their way to a second career, older professionals making a similar move often must consider the […]

But while memory loss might be quickly associated with aging, increased forgetfulness is not an inevitable side effect of getting older, a fact that those at or approaching retirement age should find comforting. When considering the relationship between memory and aging, it’s important that men and women recognize the distinction between memory lapses and dementia, […]

It’s no wonder then that many investors over 50 envision the day when they can get off that roller coaster and simply enjoy their money without having to worry about the everyday ups and downs of the market. But managing money after 50 is about more than just reducing risk. Reducing risk as retirement draws […]

The owners and operators of the Taste of Eden Café, Michael and Sonya Tardif, have been serving and promoting a vegan lifestyle for many years. Their goal is to help make people feel better physically, mentally and spiritually. The menu is all plant-based foods with no animal products or stimulants. “For 10 days we’ll prepare […]