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Major life changes, such as a move to a smaller home or the death of a family member, may lead to downsizing as you consider strategies for managing or disposing of accumulated possessions. You may be relocating, downsizing, or clearing the estate [...]

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When it comes time to downsize, to “clear the deck” a little, you have many options. From holding your own yard or garage sale to staging a professional auction, there are many ways to downsize and lighten the load of furniture, [...]

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Winter preparation might make you cringe when summer in Maine is far from over! However, if you have lived in the northeast for any length of time, you probably know the importance of winter preparation. Ensuring that your home, garden, [...]

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Vertical wheelchair lifts can be very helpful for those with a physical disability, as well as aged individuals who often spend most of their time in their wheelchairs and have limited mobility.

A vertical wheelchair lift, or platform lift, is powered [...]

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A Healthy Look at Medicare Alphabet Soup: Sorting it All Out

By Karen Vachon, Insphere Insurance Solutions

Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan season has begun! The pre-enrollment period has began on Oct. 1st. Annual enrollment for plans runs from Oct. 15th [...]

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Downsizing is a scary thought. When you’ve lived a long, full life, chances are you have the “stuff” to prove it. Packed away in the attic, strewn about the cellar and garage, scattered throughout your entire home. If you’re like [...]

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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 [...]

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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, [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]