Tag Archives: holidays

1. St. Patrick’s Q and A

   Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Honestly, when I was a kid, St. Patrick’s Day was an opportunity to color a shamrock. And possibly eat corned beef. And my name is McLean! We didn’t dye the Androscoggin River (or … Continue

2. New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers

   New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers. It can especially difficult for people caring for a loved one to even entertain the thought of making some resolutions, let alone keep them. If there is a # 1 New Year’s resolution for … Continue

3. Best Gifts for Teens, Tweens and Adults!

   Looking for the best gifts for teens? Best gifts for older folks? What about little kids? The first clue is what they like. Although I believe in shopping locally, there’s nothing wrong in googling “best gifts for … Continue

4. Senior Travel Tips: Planning Ahead

   If you’re looking for senior travel trips, they all sort of fit under one umbrella: plan ahead. We’re happy to share this blog on senior travel trips from Diane Atwood via Advantage Home Care. Have a bag … Continue

5. Coats for seniors: warm up older Mainers

   Coats for Seniors is a Maine-based initiative to collect gently used adult winter coats for older Mainers in need. For each adult winter coat collected, Goodwill will provide the Area Agencies on Aging with a voucher to … Continue

6. Last minute gifts for dad: Father’s day ideas

   Father’s day ideas for the frantic! Need a last minute gift for dad? Here are some of our favorite father’s day ideas: Take dad for a picnic to any of the state parks on Father’s Day. All … Continue

7. Holiday Blues: dealing with depression

   Holiday blues. We all know someone, or someone whose loved one, is dealing with depression. Severe depression is debilitating, but there are levels of depression, and even a mild case such as being down in the dumps … Continue