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Recent Research On Rural Caregivers - 8/28/10
Caring for an aging parent in a rural community has its own challenges. Research, as part of the Weinberg Foundation Grant looks at how caregivers are coping in rural settings and what they’re able to accomplish with limited resources.
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Legal Services For The Elderly - 8/21/10
Legal Services for the Elderly provides free legal advice to seniors through a hotline staffed by attorneys and paralegals. Staff attorneys are located in each area agency on aging and meet with seniors needing more in-depth assistance.
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Rosscare’s Lifeline & Other Helpful Tools - 8/14/10
Rosscare has a variety of devices that help seniors remain independent in their homes, including Lifeline, medicine dispenser, smoke alarms and alert buttons that automatically signals help if a senior falls and does not get up right away.
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The Challenges Of Transportation For Seniors - 7/31/10
When seniors stop driving they face new challenges. Independence can be lost as they rely on others to take them to medical appointments or shopping. Hear what some communities have done to solve the problem and what still needs to be done.
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Hospital Trips And Memory Loss - 7/24/10
Kristie Miner, Kindred Healthcare, discusses how to avoid having a traumatic experience in the hospital room or emergency room with a loved one with memory loss. Learn how to prepare for the trip and how to handle an emergency.
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Federally Qualified Health Centers - 7/10/10
An FQHC is a federally funded comprehensive, head to toe, medical practice that treats patients without regard for their ability to pay. FQHCs are located throughout the state. MaineCare/Medicare are welcome. Extended hours are available
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Commodities Supplemental Food Program - 7/3/10
The commodities program is a food distribution program whose goal is to provide supplemental staples to low-income seniors who qualify. This federal program seeks to increase the health and wellness of these seniors through nutrition.
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Rehab Center Of Maine - 6-05-10
Dr. Peter Keebler and Liz Duke, Rehab Center of ME, at EMMC, discuss rehabilitation: different levels of rehab, skilled rehab, acute inpatient rehab, home rehab, outpatient rehab, pros and cons.
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Stroke Prevention Show - 5-28-10
Paula Lowney, EMMC, talks about the risk factors for stroke, prevention and treatment. She discussed the symptoms of stroke and what to do if they appear. Early detection and treatment is key. Get the signs.
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Senior Connections Expo Show - 5-15-10
The Senior Connections Expo and DASH Fair has been combined into one great event. Many vendors, door prizes, presentations and all-day health screenings, including falls-risk assessments and benefits check-ups.
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Seasoned Workers Show - 5-08-10
Jane Black from EMDC’s Seasoned Workers program discusses her program that helps people 55 and older pay for courses that will result in the student receiving a certificate. This program has no income guidelines.
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Care Giving Show - 5-01-10
Care giving for an aging loved one can be challenging, especially in a rural setting. Caregiving experts discuss how to make the most of the caregiving experience, where to find help and offer advice for caregivers
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Gentiva Health Care Neuro Rehab Show - 04 17 10
Tammy Pellegrino, Gentiva Health Care Neuro Rehab Director, discusses their Neuro Rehab program that is specifically designed to work with people who have Parkinson’s disease or have recently had a stroke.
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Appalachian Trail For Furry Friends Show - 4-10-10
Phil Pepin hikes the Appalachian Trail as a fundraiser for Eastern Area Agency on Aging’s Furry Friends Food Bank , which supplies low-income seniors with food for their pets. He hopes his hike will raise $20,000.
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Health Care Reform Show - 3-27-10
Healthcare Reform is discussed with Betty Balderston, state coordinator for the Senior Medicare Patrol program. Betty discusses how healthcare reform impacts senior citizens and benefits/ challenges of the reform.
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Alzheimers Association Show - 2-20-10
Kathryn Pears, Alzheimer’s Association, discusses the importance of adult day programs for people who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and for their caregivers who often need a break from the responsibilities.
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Technical Exploration Center Show - 1-23-10
Lynn Gitlow, director of the Technical Exploration Center, discusses adaptive equipment and how each item can enhance a senior’s life. She offers everything from adapted gardening tools to talking pill boxes.
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