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Caregiver-friendly businesses enhance today’s marketplace
Updated: September 18, 2023Guest columnist Jane Margesson, AARP Maine communications director, says the AARP Family Caregiver Resource Guide is chock full of contact information for state-specific resources.
Updated: September 18, 2023
Senior Smart: Finding ways to help aging loved ones
Updated: September 18, 2023The new Senior Source publication from Mainebiz is here to help with the process of dealing with aging loved ones.
Updated: September 18, 2023
Tips for having the tough conversation: It’s important to connect on sensitive issues before it’s too late
Updated: September 18, 2023Experts agree that discussing preferred options with a loved one early improves their chances of maintaining their quality of life. Whether the desire is to receive care at home, live in a senior community or long-term facility or move in with a
Updated: September 18, 2023
A common problem with vexing challenges: Understanding dementia takes patience, self-care, communication
Updated: September 18, 2023More than 51,000 Maine residents are now caring for a family member with dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. The value of unpaid care they provide is estimated to be $1.8 billion annually. The association says a public health
Updated: September 18, 2023
Moving to Maine for retirement: A few pointers
Updated: September 18, 2023The AARP lists 733 age-friendly states and communities nationwide. Maine has more than 80 cities and towns designated as age-friendly. But moving to Maine requires planning and being ready for unexpected expenses.
Updated: September 18, 2023
York Hospital will close birthing unit due to staff shortage
September 14, 2023Faced with a lack of health care workers and declining birth rates, the hospital will shutter the inpatient unit on Sept. 25.
September 14, 2023
Newsworthy people and performances for Sept. 18, 2023
Updated: September 18, 2023A roundup of new hires, promotion and achievements at companies, health care operations and nonprofits around Maine.
Updated: September 18, 2023
At the University of New England, Maine's only medical school moves ahead
Updated: September 18, 2023By relocating its College of Osteopathic Medicine to new space being built in Portland, UNE will be able to admit more students and bring together the health profession programs onto a single campus.
Updated: September 18, 2023
‘Unleashing’ growth: Maine's emerging ‘Silicon Valley for animal health’
Updated: September 18, 2023Innovative firms in the growing niche range from big players like IDEXX and Covetrus to startups of more recent vintage, including Rarebreed Veterinary Partners and ElleVet Sciences.
Updated: September 18, 2023
Ask ACE: What are the costs of an unhealthy workforce?
Updated: March 14, 2024ACE columnist Matthew Opuda of Northstar Evolution offers helpful strategies for keeping employees healthy and productive.
Updated: March 14, 2024From the Editor: Spotlight is on Maine health care innovations and investments
Updated: September 18, 2023Maine is seeing a range of investment and innovation in the area of health care.
Updated: September 18, 2023
UNE, MaineHealth team up to launch a statewide chronic pain registry
September 5, 2023By working to identify the prevalence of chronic pain throughout the state, UNE and MaineHealth aim to foster more research and treatment options for patients suffering from the debilitating condition.
September 5, 2023
Portland design firm Woodhull brings new ideas to ConvenientMD projects
Updated: September 5, 2023The work has been Woodhull’s entry into design for health care. ConvenientMD "wanted a different type of vision for health care,” said Patrick Boothe, director of Woodhull's commercial studio.
Updated: September 5, 2023
Newsworthy people and performances for Sept. 4, 2023
Updated: September 4, 2023A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements and businesses and nonprofits around Maine.
Updated: September 4, 2023
A physical therapy practice grows with move to larger space in Scarborough
Updated: September 4, 2023The larger location accommodates a growing Hurt & Co. clientele. Owner Melinda Hurt is also hiring health care practitioners as part of the expansion.
Updated: September 4, 2023
South Portland animal-health startup gets patent for CBD pet med
Updated: August 30, 2023U.S. Patent No. 11,712,456 for South Portland-based ElleVet Sciences covers the use of hemp extracts to treat pain and other conditions in animals.
Updated: August 30, 2023
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