LEWISTON — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America has awarded a $5,000 grant to SeniorsPlus to help fund its training program for professional caregivers working with people affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The money will help start a new training program for professional caregivers in residential settings with the potential to expand the program to also train first […]
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Faye M. Tobie
HEBRON — Faye Marie Tobie left this world Thursday, June 21, with peace and grace surrounded by the love of her family and her loving Beacon Hospice caregiver, Crystal. Faye was born in Hartland on March 2, 1932. She graduated from Hartland Academy in 1950 an honor student and an accomplished basketball player for her school. […]
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Jeannette B. Poussard
AUBURN — Jeannette B. Poussard, 80, of Auburn passed away Wednesday, June 6, peacefully in her home after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Jeannette was born June 14, 1937, to parents Frank and Louise (Baril) Parise. She was educated in Lewiston schools and worked in the shoe industry for many years, until she retired in 1999. […]
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Anita J. Daley
SCARBOROUGH — Anita J. (Pontbriand) Daley, 88, of Scarborough, passed away Friday, March 30, at the Hawthorne House in Freeport following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Thomas (“Ted”), her devoted husband of 68 years, along with her family, provided continuous love and comfort throughout her final days. Anita was born in Auburn on Nov. 29, 1929. […]
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Club plays to bridge the gap for Alzheimer’s research
OXFORD — On Sunday, June 21, more than 100 bridge players from the Oxford Hills, Lewiston-Auburn areas and beyond are expected to gather here to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association by playing continuous rounds from sunrise to sunset. Dubbed “The Longest Day,” it is one of thousands of bridge tournaments being held across […]
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Oxford Bridge Club to hold fundraiser to find Alzheimer’s cure
OXFORD — The Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club will celebrate the start of summer by raising money to cure Alzheimer’s disease. The club will offer three games of bridge for players with all levels of experience. Last year the club raised $6,000, all going directly to fund research on Alzheimer’s. Members hope to surpass that […]
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Monthly health series to hold Alzheimer’s, dementia follow up lecture on Nov. 6
BETHEL — The Western Mountains Senior College program titled To Your Health will hold a lecture from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Bethel Congregational Church. The October lecture focused on teaching residents how to recognize the 10 signs of Alzheimer’s disease; the Nov. 6 lecture will teach about other types of […]