Seniors

• Kacie Gallant new director of community life at Lincoln Home

  Mon, 07/13/2020 - 5:15pm

  

  Kacie Gallant has a long history of caregiving at Lincoln Home. Her very first job was doing private duty for Lincoln Home. She then went on to pursue working for her CNA/CRMA credentials in 2004. Kacie worked at short intervals in other positions, but always returned to her family at Lincoln Home. She has been a steady presence to the residents since 2012. Upon retirement of Rhonda Hanna, long time director of community life, Kacie was a natural fit. Her positive, compassionate demeanor, and...

• Rhonda Hanna retires from Lincoln Home

  Fri, 07/03/2020 - 7:30am

  

  Rhonda Hanna, community life director at The Lincoln Home, is retiring after 13 years of dedicated service. Wednesday July 1, the residents and staff had an outside picnic lunch in her honor. Hanna has been the heartbeat of the residents’ days, filling them with joyful and thoughtful activities to stimulate their minds and keep their bodies moving. She has been the one who decks our halls for Christmas, creates parties, arranges music, plays games and feeds our spirits daily with her laughter,...

• Lincoln Home creates safe space for family visits

  Mon, 06/08/2020 - 1:15pm

  

  The Lincoln Home staff has come up with a creative utilization of space to allow safe visits with family members. Mike Knopf and Kevin Benner built a half wall with a plexiglass top to allow families to visit on one side, with the resident safely on the other side, and still outdoors with plenty of air flow. While this arrangement cannot replace sitting side by side, it offers loved ones a personal and meaningful experience. As an added bonus, Mike created a sliding door along the lower part of...

• Chester Fossett turns 90

  Thu, 06/04/2020 - 7:15am

  

  Chester F. Fossett turned 90 years of age on May 26. A lifelong resident of Boothbay Harbor, Chester graduated from Boothbay Harbor High School in 1947 and Maine Maritime Academy in 1950. Chester married Alice Trask in 1954 and they have four children, Elaine, Brian, John and Jim, and now have 10 grandchildren and four great-granddaughters. He shipped out for many years as a first assistant engineer before coming home from sea to join the John Hancock Insurance Company. His many volunteer...

• Honor Flight Maine suspends travel until Aug. 31

  Mon, 05/18/2020 - 11:45am

  In response to CDC directives and guidance regarding COVID-19, the Honor Flight Network has advised all hubs to suspend Honor Flight travel, nation-wide, through Aug. 31, 2020. Honor Flight Maine has received many calls inquiring about Maine trips for the remainder of 2020. Honor Flight Maine has planned flights for late summer and fall however, these flights will only take off with approval from the Honor Flight Network. The safety and well-being of our veterans, guardians, volunteers and...

• Keeping smiles on residents’ faces at Lincoln Home

  Fri, 05/01/2020 - 9:30am

  

  Many of the staff members are reviving past talents and skills to provide extras for the residents at Lincoln Home and Harbor View Cottage. Decorating, Zoom computer gatherings, FaceTime, and window visits with families, special meals, ice cream sandwiches, hair appointments, foot soaks, and anything at all the staff can do to cheer a resident, they happily fit into their already busy schedule. Making a resident’s day, always makes a staff person’s day. Visit www.lincoln-home.org for continued...

• Local volunteers stitch and donate masks to Lincoln Home

  Thu, 04/23/2020 - 1:15pm

  

  Lincoln Home and Harbor View Cottage employees are grateful to have members of the community offer their creativity and support by making and donating cloth masks. These masks are for employees to wear for their home and essential shopping use. We extend our thanks to Sara Sandberg, Yvonne Lamoreaux, Erica St. Peter and Cathy Lane, the Lincoln County coordinator for “Sewing Masks for Maine.” “Sewing Masks for Maine.” is a statewide network of volunteers who make and donate cloth masks to Maine’...

• Governor, DHHS commissioner accelerate benefits for personal care workers, home-bound seniors

  Tue, 03/31/2020 - 9:00am

  AUGUSTA — Governor Mills and Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Jeanne Lambrew announced March 30 the acceleration of pay increases for personal care workers and expanding access to meals for older Mainers who are home-bound in response to COVID-19, according to a news release. Maine DHHS will accelerate MaineCare (Medicaid) rate increases that are designated to support pay raises for personal care workers, including personal support specialists, home health...

• Maine Health Care Association launches intergenerational online effort to reach long term care residents

  Tue, 03/24/2020 - 4:00pm

  

  The Maine Health Care Association has launched an intergenerational program designed to reach nursing home and assisted living residents with messages of encouragement, love, and support during these unprecedented times. Currently, federal and state guidelines are restricting visits to nursing homes and assisted living communities to protect vulnerable residents from illness and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. We recognize the hardship this places on our long term care residents and...

• Health Center takes on Alzheimer’s disease

  Wed, 02/26/2020 - 11:30am

  

  “We live in the oldest per capita county in the oldest per capita State of the Union,” said Dr. Allan Teel of Boothbay Region Health Center. “Aging matters around here and there’s a desperate need to pay attention to the things that make a difference.” Due to this, Teel and the board of the non-profit health center have embarked on a yearlong research program aimed at reducing or reversing cognitive decline. With the help of 30 patients, the program will be based on research conducted by Dr...

• AARP state scam alerts: Fear sells

  Fri, 02/14/2020 - 8:00am

  In the world of successful scams, it turns out fear sells. While some scams promise riches, romance or a new career, most scams today use fear to steal our money. Scammers seek to create a sense of anxiety, anger or embarrassment in hopes we will make decisions in an emotional, vs. logical, state. If you get a scary call, or an email, or a popup message on your computer, hit pause. Give yourself a minute to think logically before taking an action that could result in loss of money or personal...

• Hearts Ever Young swinging into action

  Sat, 02/08/2020 - 8:45am

  

  Hearts Ever Young (H.E.Y.) has been rehearsing for a marvelous original show about “Love.” The show tells a tale through song, dance and humor, performed by H.E.Y.'s multi-talented theatrical troupe, which is guaranteed to charm and entertain. Audiences will be treated to the instrumental magic of Sean Fleming, musical director of H.E.Y. and his equally talented musicians. Performances will be this spring at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta on May 18, 19 and 26. Hearts Ever Young cast...

• AARP state scam alerts: Help for victims of scams and fraud

  Sat, 02/01/2020 - 7:45am

  Every day, unsuspecting Americans, from border to border, are victimized by scammers -- typically working with a highly coordinated and sophisticated network of criminals. For these people, the aftermath often includes shame, loss of security and increased isolation. They feel embarrassed and guilty and don’t know who to turn to, so more often than not, they don’t tell a soul. The AARP Fraud Watch Network is here for you, your friends, and your loved ones who may have experienced this violation...

• Four Chaplain Ceremony

  Mon, 01/27/2020 - 12:45pm

  Saturday, Feb. 1 Come to American Legion Post #36 at 10:00 a.m. for the Four Chaplain Ceremony. This ceremony is about the heroic actions of four members of the clergy, of different faiths, but brothers with a common goal for serving others, even if it meant paying the ultimate sacrifice. 25 Industrial Park Road, Boothbay.