Veterans Funeral Benefits

Jim Fernald, Brookings-Smith Funeral Homes, discusses what needs to be done when a veteran passes away and what sort of veteran burial benefits are available....

Obituary Scams

Beware of obituary scams, also known as bereavement scams. This has been happening in Maine. They typically start when scammers get information from death notices or obits in newspapers or...

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Eastern Area Agency on Aging is offering Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six week program that gives caregivers the skills to take care of themselves while caring for someone else. By...

Senior College Fall 2023

Senior College is called learning for the fun of it. Today we are discussing Senior College, its courses, cost, and what it means to older adults. There are a...

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....