Tag Archives: food

  1. Senior Farm Share: fresh food for Maine seniors

    March is sign-up time for low-income seniors who want to participate in the Maine Senior Farm Share Program. You can receive $50 worth of fresh produce throughout the season from a participating farm. (Farmers often have trucks … Continue

  2. Too Much Sugar: Dangers of Type II Diabetes

    Too Much Sugar is a guest post written by Diane Atwood, shared by Advantage Home Care. My mother Beverly loves her sweets, especially chocolate. When I was growing up, she wouldn’t buy just one candy bar, she’d buy … Continue

  3. Diet and Running: good food for runners

    Diet and running are clearly linked, according to Brian J. McGrory, MD,MS, a well-known Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon at Maine Medical Partners – Orthopedics. There are a number of measures that runners can pursue to minimize … Continue

  4. Senior Day Trips: Bus or Train to Boston

    Got the travel bug? Senior day trips can mitigate the peace and quiet of living in Maine. In the height of summer’s hustle and bustle it can be fun to take a trip to the city. Not … Continue

  5. gluten free dessert: happy holiday cooking!

    Ah, holidays. If you’re on a gluten free diet, finding the best gluten free dessert can be a great gift!  Many seniors still enjoy time in the kitchen, and these gluten free dessert receipes are easy to … Continue

  6. Brain Health: Keeping Your Brain Healthy & Sharp

    Maintaining the health of your brain as you age is just as important as staying physically fit. In fact, many studies show that brain fitness can play an important role in warding off dementia. According to the … Continue

  7. Simple BBQ recipes: delicious easy side dishes

    Simple BBQ recipes. It’s mid-August, eighty degrees, and nothing says summer like a good cook out. The smell of a barbeque is in the air, and being invited to one begs the question of what to bring. … Continue