Brunswick — Mid Coast Senior Health Coordinator Jon Murray will discuss SecureCare, a 24-hour emergency alert service that is activated by the press of a button worn by the subscriber, on May 20 at noon at the People Plus Center in Brunswick.
“With the population in Maine aging at a quick rate, more and more people want to age in place where they are comfortable and familiar, according to a news release by the People Plus senior center. “A great way to help seniors achieve this decision and to be safe is to have a safety system installed in their home. Most of us have heard stories of someone that has had a fall or maybe have had a fall themselves. The consequences can be devastating if help doesn’t arrive quickly to get the help the person needs. Not only do these systems help the senior in an emergency, but they give family members and caregivers piece of mind knowing that their loved one can get help quickly with the push of a button.”
Randee Reynolds, vice President of Community Health at Mid Coast–Parkview Health, will present an introduction to Blue Zones May 23 at 1:30 p.m.
Blue Zones were first introduced in the November 2005 National Geographic cover story “The Secrets of a Long Life,” by Dan Buettner, when he identified five geographic areas of people living statistically longer and enjoying more years of good health, according to a news release.
Reynolds will also outline Mid Coast Hospital’s involvement in identifying the health needs of the community and what strategies are underway to address them.
Both events are is free and open to the public. Registration is requested. Call People Plus at (207) 729-0757 for more information.
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