The soul of authentic belly dance is in the Middle East, and Cain honors that tradition, with her costumery and technique, when she dances at area senior centers and other venues.
Meg Haskell
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UTIs can be more dangerous, harder to cure as we age
In the catalog of age-related indignities, the humble urinary tract infection, or UTI, may not seem like a very big deal. But the truth is that, for women in particular, UTIs become much more problematic as we age. They’re easier to acquire, harder to identify, more challenging to cure and more dangerous if left untreated.
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Her ‘retirement home’ is a Maine-built tiny house on the open road
“I told my daughter she needed to give me two years to explore, and then I’ll be ready to settle down,” Pat Guerard, 62, said.
Women master the craft of sailing at Maine coast school
The female-only sessions, which enroll about a dozen women and have been offered each summer since the early 1990s, fill up quickly.
Bangor woman, 80, goes solar at home
“I have so much pent-up frustration over this anti-environmental head of the EPA, our pulling out of the Paris Agreement [on climate change], all that. I felt like, ‘This is it, my chance to literally put my money where my mouth is.’”
Why seniors should think twice before choosing a reverse mortgage
“A reverse mortgage is a financial tool. It’s not right for everybody, but a lot of people are able to use it shrewdly as part of their retirement planning.”
Bangor computer program helps seniors surf the web safely and stay connected
“It’s not that I’m brand new to computers, but I only ever used it at work and never for myself. I get the devil all the time because I’m not on Facebook yet.”
Solo camping is an act of solitude, confidence
“There are some decisions you can reach more easily alone than in even congenial company.”
‘My spirit is so happy’: Maine woman embraces mindful lifestyle, shares it with others
“Yoga is a sister practice to ayurveda,” she said. “It all focuses on oneness. Yoga is about the spirit, and ayurveda is about the body.”
Experts say to respect ‘hierarchy of grief’ with death and social media
“People jump the gun posting news of a loved one’s death on social media. They mean well, but it does create issues.”
How aging Maine drivers can avoid being forced to give up their keys
Before older Mainers hang up their keys for good, there are several options to help them stay safely behind the wheel.
Inside the remote refuge saving Maine’s abandoned exotic animals
Every animal at Samsara has a story. As the number and variety of creatures has grown, so has the need for funding and volunteer labor.
Biography offers glimpse into the life of ‘Northern Farm’ naturalist Henry Beston and his deep ties to Maine
The first biography of Henry Beston sheds light on his trajectory as a writer, on his complex emotional and intellectual responses to the world around him and on his deep connection to Chimney Farm and his adopted state of Maine.
Losing weight, getting fit in midlife is a reachable goal
For men and women in their 50s, 60s and older, the weight-loss challenge comes with some powerful motivators to succeed, as well as some particular difficulties.
Alzheimer’s turns into artwork at upcoming Bangor exhibit
The show will hang through September 2, serving as the catalyst for a summer series of free noontime talks and workshops aimed at educating family caregivers about age-related dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
‘Understated elegance’: Inside the world of a Blue Hill bookbinder
“I love producing something beautiful and functional that you can hold in your hand,” said Peter Werner, a master bookbinder in Blue Hill.
Midlife Mainers should know about these changes in Social Security
Social Security is stable and adequately funded, but it’s important that beneficiaries here understand how it changes from year to year as well as the forces that shape its future.
77-year-old using cannabis for Alzheimer’s is ‘much less fearful’
“I think that at that stage you try everything to help stop the suffering.”
These Maine men gather to challenge cultural norms, consider their role in society
The men’s movement acknowledges the complex and changing role of men in a changing society and the deep need for thoughtful male companionship, modeling and mentoring throughout life.
Man killed after rear-ending logging truck on Golden Road in ‘whiteout’ conditions
Rise Above Fest draws crowds to Bangor Waterfront
Collins responds to Texas congressman’s ‘duel’ comment
Maine lawmaker who blasted Trump on Facebook resigns from food bank job
How hungry Maine kids eat when they can’t get free school lunches