Knowing When to Get Help

Richard Blumenthal, President, Advantage Home Care LLC

As we age and physical changes occur, we or someone we love may not be able to effectively deal with these changes. Some activities of daily living may become [...]

Many Maine Medicare Beneficiaries find their healthcare coverage options confusing as well as overwhelming.  With Medicare and YOU! educational seminars, Caroline Irwin will take the confusion out of Medicare by discussing the four components of Medicare and how they work (Parts A, B, [...]

Here’s a helpful Glossary of Funeral Terms from the Maine Funeral Directors Association.

ADMINISTRATOR (male)/ADMINISTRATRIX (female): person who is appointed by the court to settle the affairs of someone who has died without a will.

AUTHORIZED PERSON: a member of the immediate [...]

Preparing the Deceased: Embalming

Embalming in the United States of America became prevalent during the Civil War. Soldiers frequently died far from home and the families wanted their dead returned to them for final services. Lack of refrigeration and reliable long [...]

Where can I find Maine law and regulations relating to cemeteries, crematoria, and funeral homes?

Links to the relevant sections of Maine law and rules are available on this site, on our Maine Laws and Rules page. For more detailed information, [...]

Helping a grieving person tip 1: Listen with compassion

Almost everyone worries about what to say to people who are grieving. But knowing how to listen is much more important. Oftentimes, well-meaning people avoid talking about the death or mentioning the [...]

It can be tough to know what to say or do when someone you care about is grieving. It’s common to feel helpless, awkward, or unsure. You may be afraid of intruding, saying the wrong thing, or making the person [...]

“I think I’ll just invest the money ever year, instead of spending it on long term care insurance. That way, I’ll have enough money to pay for care myself.”

by Kerry Peabody

Often, a client sees the annual cost of a [...]

Annual enrollment is the one time of year Medicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to evaluate all their options and choose the best coverage for their needs.  Medicare options can be overwhelming, which is why so many people stay in their [...]

Pine Tree Legal Assistance of Maine and Arkansas Legal Services Partnership have worked together to launch a new website to help veterans and military families with legal problems. It’s a national website with a focus on federal programs, for the [...]