Happy at Home Seniors, LLC

09/05/2026

We will be there to answer questions about aging in place, home safety, caregiving for loved ones with dementia, aging life care management, and more! Hope to see you there!

🌿 Annual Age-Friendly South Portland Resource Fair

Mark your calendar! Friday, September 18, from 9 AM–12 PM, join us at the South Portland Community Center for the Annual Age Friendly South Portland Resource Fair!

This is a wonderful opportunity for older adults, caregivers, families, and community members to meet local senior resource specialists, discover helpful programs and services, and connect with organizations that support healthy aging and independent living. 🌊

With 40+ service providers, there will be information and resources on:
• Home care and senior services
• Balance assessments and blood pressure checks
• Home modifications and safety
• Legal services
• Health, wellness & healthy aging
• Emergency preparedness
• Senior programs and activities
• Vaccine clinic
• And much more!

Coastal Care Solutions owner Catherine Dorrington is proud to serve on the Resource Fair planning committee. If you have any questions about the fair, please feel free to reach out to Catherine!

📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 9 AM–12 PM
📍 South Portland Community Center

Comment below if you have questions or let us know if you plan to join us! We hope to see you there! 💙

09/04/2026

On the eve of Labor Day weekend, just a gentle reminder to slow down and take some time to recharge.

09/03/2026

📣Workshop Alert!

Downsizing and Decluttering 9/29/26
TU, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Gray-New Gloucester Adult Education

Join us to learn how to declutter and downsize your “treasures” and move on toward a more peaceful and organized chapter of your life. Real estate, organizing, and aging professionals will share practical tips, resources, and answer your questions to help you get started! This workshop is appropriate for all ages and stages of life regardless of your season in life. Bring pen and paper for notes. Instructors: Beth Humphrey, Sherry Boothby, Mary Gallant

Free but pre-registration required through Gray New Gloucester Adult Ed

09/02/2026

In honor of World Alzheimer’s Month, we are sharing our Walk to End Alzheimer’s page. We are walking as part of Team Coastal Cares.

Please consider joining our team or making a donation to support those living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias and their families. 💜

I am participating in Walk to End Alzheimer's. Donate today and help me reach my goal.

09/01/2026

Let’s Celebrate Healthy Aging Month! 🎉

It’s the perfect reminder that prioritizing your physical and mental health today builds a stronger tomorrow. Simple, healthy habits as you age go a long way in preventing health issues and keep you living your best life.

And there’s no better time to be proactive than NOW. Here are some great action items to implement into your lifestyle today:

✅Mindful and healthy eating: As we get older, our dietary needs require special attention as cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes become a concern. Nutrient dense foods, lean proteins, fruits and vegetables, and whole grains should take center stage in meal planning, while avoiding artificial ingredients, sugary foods and drinks, and high fat foods. Think Mediterranean diet!

✅Move More and Sit Less! Go for a walk, join an exercise class- anything that gets you moving every day for at least 20 minutes is a great benefit to your health.

✅Get Regular Check Ups- Be proactive about your health! Make sure you are up to date with your exams. That includes vision, hearing, and dental care.

✅Be Aware of Brain Health: Engage in more social and intellectually stimulating activities, get plenty of sleep, and see your doctor if you are concerned about changes in memory.

Aging is a good thing- and even better when you make the best lifestyle choices to enjoy it!

08/31/2026

Did you know that we can help you live well with chronic conditions?

Living with a chronic condition doesn't mean your life stops—it means you learn a new way to live well.

Here are some tips to get started on your wellness journey:

✅Know your condition - Understand your diagnosis, symptoms, and triggers. Knowledge is power.

✅Stick to treatment - Medications, therapy, monitoring—do the work even when you feel fine. Prevention is key.

✅Track your health - Keep records of symptoms, medications, blood pressure, blood sugar. Data guides better decisions for you and your health care team.

✅Eat intentionally - Your diet directly impacts how you feel. Work with a nutritionist if needed. Even small changes can make a big difference.

✅Move at your pace - Exercise within your limits. Walking, swimming, yoga, a gentle exercise class—find what works for your body.

✅Prioritize sleep & stress management - These impact disease management more than you think.

✅Build your support team - Doctor, family, friends, support groups. You don’t have to do this alone.

✅Be consistent - Daily habits beat occasional perfection. Small, sustainable wins.

✅Set SMART goals - Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time. Here’s an example: “I will walk for 10 minutes on a flat path outside my house, 3 times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday), after breakfast, for the next 2 weeks.”

You can do this, and we can help! 💪🏻

08/28/2026

“Find out who you are, and do it on purpose.”

With the passing of Dolly Parton, we reflect on a life well-lived. She not only was a prolific song writer, she also left behind quotes like this one that are reminders for how to live.

Know what you believe in.
Know what matters to you.
Know what gifts you were given.
And then have the courage to live a life that reflects it.

Dolly showed us that you can be successful without losing your kindness. You can be confident without forgetting where you came from. You can dream big, give generously, laugh often, and still remain completely yourself.

Her music will always be part of her legacy, but so will the way she encouraged people to believe in themselves, pursue their dreams, and care for others along the way.

Find out who you are. Then live it on purpose, “and with purpose” she would later add.

Thank you for the music, the wisdom, the generosity, and the example, Dolly. ❤️

08/26/2026

Thank you Stroudwater Lodge Senior Living for hosting the annual Benson & Vail Co****le Tournament to support Alzheimer’s awareness and fundraising efforts. Team “Purple Reign” had a blast and are happy to have made the semifinal round! How perfect for the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter team to have won first place! What a day!

08/25/2026

Toolbox Tuesdays! 🧰

Intergenerational interactions offer powerful moments of connection for those living with dementia. Whether through time spent with children or the use of therapeutic dolls, this method of care can provide:

▪️Tactile, visual, and auditory stimulation
▪️The potential for olfactory stimulation when paired with calming essential oils
▪️Opportunities to enlist nurturing skills
▪️A sense of unconditional love
▪️Moments of reflective engagement that spark memory and meaning

These interactions remind us that connection transcends age and ability—bringing joy, comfort, and purpose.

08/24/2026

“They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”
— Carl W. Buechner

For individuals living with dementia, moments of connection often matter more than perfect words or memories. A warm smile, a gentle touch, a familiar song, or simply being present can create feelings of comfort, safety, and belonging.

Every interaction is an opportunity to show compassion, preserve dignity, and remind each person that they are valued, seen, and loved.

At the heart of dementia care is connection because the way we make someone feel truly matters. 💙