MaineCare and Nursing Homes

There are a lot of myths about MaineCare as it relates to nursing homes. Two elder law attorneys answer some commonly asked questions about how one pays for nursing home...

RSVP and a New Walking Buddies Program

RSVP engages people 55 and older in meaningful volunteer work. Walking Buddies volunteers will describe and demonstrate pre and post exercises for stretching in readiness for walking and walk...

Important Legal Documents for Seniors

Long-Term planning can be a confusing term. Maine Elder Law discusses what important documents need to be in place as a person ages to ensure that they are protected...

Proposed expansion of home-based care

The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare discusses President Biden’s proposal to put $400 billion toward expanding services for seniors and people with disabilities including increased access...

LiveSafe Emergency Response System

LiveSafe has several products to meet the needs of seniors. These locally based emergency response buttons ensure that help is close by if the seniors falls, has a health...

COVID Relief Funds for Seniors 

The National Committee to Preserve Social Security discussed the COVID Relief payments voted on in March 2021 and the impact these funds will have on seniors....

Quitting Smoking Lisa Dunning

Quitting smoking is tough but it has benefits especially for seniors given the length of time that they have been smoking. Quitting now plays a major role in reducing...