(Bangor, Me)- Rosscare is proud to acknowledge that May is Older Americans Month, celebrating the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions to our community. We salute the older Americans that have enriched our lives as active and engaged members in our community. “During this month, consider thanking ...

Bangor, Maine – Rosscare’s LiveSAFE program has funding available to assist seniors and disabled community members who may be in need of a help button, but are unable to afford this valuable lifesaving service. LiveSAFE is a personal emergency response service that provides help 24 hours a day, 365 days ...

BREWER, Maine – On Tuesday, March 5, EMHS (Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems) will invite nearly 30 area high school educators and guidance counselors to the Cianchette Building in Brewer to showcase the many careers offered in the healthcare industry today. The day is part of an ongoing series by the ...

(Bangor, Maine) –Are there things you could do to keep your mind in tip-top shape? On December 12 at 7:15 pm, Rosscare will be presenting “Brain Fitness and Memory Loss: What every older adult needs to know” at Dirigo Pines Inn (9 Alumni Drive, Orono) Presenter, Amy Cotton, nurse practitioner ...

Presentation at Dirigo Pines Inn, Orono October 18, 2012 (Bangor, Me)- On October 18, the public is invited to attend a special free presentation at the Dirigo Pines Inn at 2 pm, Fall Fitness and Safety Tips for Seniors. With the cold weather approaching, seniors can find it a challenge ...

(Bangor, Me) – In observance of National Gerontological Nurses Week, September 30 – October 6, Rosscare joins other senior health organizations across the nation in raising awareness about the growing need for specialty nurses who focus on health needs and wellness promotion of older adults. Maine’s older adult population is ...

(Bangor, Me) – Amy Cotton, APRN has been selected for induction into the Fellowship of the American Academy of Nursing. The academy’s 1,800 fellows are the nation’s most accomplished leaders in education, practice, and research within the nursing profession. These fellows are honored for their extraordinary accomplishments in nursing and ...

(Bangor, Me) – In observance of National Assisted Living Week®, September 9 to 15, assisted living facilities affiliated with Rosscare will host a series of events developed as a special opportunity to bring together residents, families, employees, volunteers, and the surrounding community to celebrate “Art for the Ages.” “Art for ...

(Bangor, ME)- Yesterday, Rosscare’s Lifeline Medical Alert Service program officially transitioned to LiveSAFE Response Service. Rosscare is proud that this service will be fully operated within Maine. LiveSAFE is a help button service developed by the members of EMHS (Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems). With the push of a button, calls ...

BANGOR, Maine – The public is invited to attend a special presentation,  Vitamins and Healthy Aging – is there a link?, at 2 pm Thursday, May 24, at the Sylvia Ross Home. This presentation is being offered in conjunction with an open house at Sylvia Ross Home from 1 to-4 p.m., ...

BREWER, Maine —  EMHS is pleased to announce that the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation LLC has awarded EMHS with $26,000 for the Youth Health Lifestyle Program (YHLP). YHLP was created in 2008 as a childhood obesity prevention project. The program uses easy to remember consistent healthy lifestyle ...

BANGOR, Maine — Katahdin Health Care is recognized by US News and World Report as one of the top 39 nursing homes in the nation out of 15,500 reviewed. “We are honored that Katahdin Health Care is being represented as one of the best in the nation,” commented Lisa Harvey-McPherson, ...

(Brewer, Me) – Amy Cotton, nurse practitioner and director of Operations and Senior Service Quality for EMHS Continuum of Care, will chair The World Congress Leadership Summit on Innovative Care Delivery Models for the Aging Population November 7 -8 in Vienna, Virginia. According to a study by the Agency for ...