Online "Best of Portland 2011" series

INFERTILITY SPECIALIST FOR SOUTHERN MAINE

Kristen Wright, MD is the chief Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist at the REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCE CENTER NEW HAMPSHIRE, located in Portsmouth & Bedford. Dr. Wright provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnostic testing, consultation and treatment for couples having difficulty getting pregnant. "If you are under 35 and have been trying to get pregnant for a year without success, it is time for a professional evaluation," explains Dr. Wright. (For couples over 35, help should be sought after 6 months of trying without success; after 3 months for those 39 & older). Dr. Wright is the former IVF Medical Director at the Vermont Center for Reproductive Medicine. She is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology in addition to Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

"There is no greater joy than being a parent," states Dr. Wright. "Unfortunately, infertility can postpone, and sometimes prevent, this experience for many. However, through advances in medicine and technology, infertility can be treated with a greater degree of success than ever before." Dr. Wright treats all aspects of infertility, including ovulatory disorders, recurrent miscarriage, fibroids, endometriosis, advanced maternal age and male factors. She and her colleagues at RSC New England (Lexington, MA) also provide assisted reproductive services for same-sex couples.

Reproductive Science Center New Hampshire
173 S River Road, Ste 3, Bedford, NH
Orchard Park, 875 Greenland Rd, Ste B11, Portsmouth, NH
(800)858-4832
www.rscnewengland.com

MIDWIFERY & WOMEN'S CARE

Certified Nurse Midwives Jennifer Gilbert, Ellie P. Grillo, Jerri Walker & Kristin Chapman at BACK COVE MIDWIVES provide family centered maternity care, well-women gynecology and collaborative pregnancy management where appropriate. Births take place at Mercy Hospital's Birth Place.

With more than 70 years of combined experience working with mothers & babies, they encourage patients to participate in all decisions affecting their health care. They qualify for direct reimbursement from private insurance companies, Medicaid and most managed care insurance plans. Attending collaborative physicians are available 24 hours-a-day for consultation and in the event of complication -- assume care of the patient. Back Cove Midwives' gynecological services include diagnosis & treatment of vaginal infections & sexually transmitted diseases, family planning, fertility awareness, preconception counseling, annual routine exams, pap smears, breast exams and referrals for mammograms & perimenopausal care. For low risk pregnant women, they personally provide pre-natal care of the pregnancy, emotional & physical support throughout the labor and assist the mother with the delivery of her baby. Back Cove Midwives also provides prenatal care & delivery at Mercy Hospital's prenatal clinic (Fore River Parkway) for those who qualify.

Back Cove Midwives
527 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103
(207)871-0666
www.backcovemidwives.com

SLEEP DISORDERS SPECIALISTS

Doctors Paul J. LaPrad, James P. McCormick, Hal I. Sreden & Patrick J. Keaney at MID COAST MEDICAL GROUP PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE & SLEEP MEDICINE emphasize that a good night's sleep is much more than a respite from the ups and downs of everyday life. We need sleep to restore our physical and mental conditions. Sleep-related disorders include difficulties in falling asleep, staying asleep or remaining awake. The most serious symptoms of sleep disorders are daytime sleepiness, excessive use of sleeping pills, nighttime chest pains, morning headaches, heavy snoring, and breathing irregularities during sleep. Some sleep disorders can have serious effects on your health.

An estimated five percent of Americans suffer from a potentially life-threatening condition called sleep apnea, which causes debilitating drowsiness. Sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, are treatable at their sleep medicine practice. As one of a few multi-specialty sleep disorder facilities in Maine with two board certified sleep specialists on staff, they can determine if a sleep disorder is present and recommend effective treatment. They evaluate and treat insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, parasomnia (sleep walking, sleep terrors & sleep talking), and periodic limb movement disorder (RLS).

Mid Coast Medical Group Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
121 Medical Center Dr, Ste 3300, Brunswick, ME 04011
(207)373-6490
www.midcoasthealth.com

HELPING THE BODY HEAL ITSELF

SHAWN HIGGINS, DO provides a holistic approach to healing. She provides an individualized, hands-on treatment of the whole body. Osteopathic Medicine appreciates the mental, physical & spiritual aspects of each person and works to encourage balance and harmony among these elements. She recognizes that the body is inherently capable of healing itself. When given self-acceptance, self love, healthy whole foods, clean drinking water, fresh air, sunlight, exercise, and an overall sense of wellbeing & happiness, our bodies are naturally equipped to handle any imbalance or dis-ease. Our bodies tell us that an imbalance is present by expressing symptoms. Symptoms are expressions of health and let us know that our bodies are already working to restore balance. We must pay attention to symptoms without suppressing them.

Patients are evaluated with great consideration of the important relationship between body structure & function. Dr. Higgins utilizes a variety of techniques to support the self-healing mechanism within each patient. Her osteopathic & cranial treatments allow for the release of strains and restoration of blood, lymphatic & energy flow. She utilizes nutrition therapy to aid the body in reaching its full physiologic potential. As a Certified Reiki Master, Dr. Higgins also performs energy healings. Her treatments are unique, as she often combines osteopathic & energy healings into the same treatment. Spiritual guidance is also given when appropriate.

Shawn Higgins, DO
100 Gray Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105
(207)878-0790
www.drshawnhiggins.com

ACHIEVE A BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY SMILE!

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have an orthodontic screening by the age of seven. At the first visit, LISA P. HOWARD, DDS, MS will examine the child's mouth and face for problems including crowding or overlapping of teeth, noticeable overbite or underbite & protruding front teeth. Furthermore, she will also evaluate for difficulty in chewing food, mouth breathing, jaw joints that "pop" or "click," difficulty in closing lips over teeth, facial & oral aesthetic problems (deficient or excess lower jaw) & crooked or crowded teeth.

Dr. Howard believes that today's technological advances have made braces more comfortable and have reduced the time necessary to complete treatment. She & her staff place a high emphasis on comfortable care with an extra-gentle touch. Adults are also welcome to the practice. In recent years, more & more adults who have lived with crooked teeth have decided to seek correction, especially with the new clear braces and the no-brace (Invisalign) process. Her practice also offers Incognito orthodontic customized braces. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists and welcomes your call today.

Lisa P. Howard, DDS, MS
306 US Route 1, Ste D-1, Scarborough, Maine 04074
(207)885-1005
www.howardortho.com

THE ART OF DENTISTRY

A doctor and staff caring enough to listen to you is a concern that many consider most important in their oral healthcare provider. Of the many dentists to choose from in this area, people want to find a caring, gentle dentist with expert skills to treat them and their families. With JOSEPH R. KENNEALLY, DMD & STEFAN A. ANDREN, DDS, you can receive quality dental care. You will find they take great effort to keep you comfortable during and after your treatment while utilizing the latest techniques available. With Drs. Kenneally & Andren, you will receive the best in all phases of dental care from one of the area's most respected professionals.

State-of-the-art sterilization techniques are utilized and meet State, CDC and OSHA regulations. Drs. Kenneally & Andren provide cosmetic dentistry, including bonding, whitening, veneers, sealants, limited periodontics, extractions, implants, bridges for missing teeth, fillings, cleanings and root canals, to name a few services. Most employee dental plans & most insurance plans are welcome forms of payment. Preventive measures early on ensure a lifetime of healthy teeth and a bright smile.

Joseph R. Kenneally, DMD
Stefan A. Andren, DDS
6 Wellspring Rd, Biddeford, ME 04005
(207)283-1752
www.kenneallydental.com

SERVING OLDER ADULTS

MAINE GERIATRICS is the private practice of Dr. Jabbar Fazeli. Dr. Fazeli is Fellowship Trained & Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine. Maine Geriatrics offers a unique practice based at select nursing homes throughout Southern Maine that share his commitment to excellence and his philosophy of holistic & compassionate care. Maine Geriatrics provides services to older adults at Durgin Pines in Kittery, Greenwood Center in Sanford and Varney Crossing in N. Berwick. Dr. Fazeli is Medical Director at these facilities and has Nurse Practitioners who enable him to maintain a frequent presence to bring true geriatric care to the bedside of those who need it most.

Maine Geriatrics also provides specialized geriatric service to assisted living facilities interested in more on site care and less ER and office visits for their residents. This on site advantage is ideal for assisted living residents as they are better served by having a trained geriatric team in-house. Dr. Fazeli also offers an outpatient geriatrics consultation clinic on Washington Avenue in Portland for elderly patients living independently. Dr. Fazeli is passionate about many elderly causes and takes an active role around the state in promoting better care for the elderly.

Maine Geriatrics
1321 Washington Ave, Ste 310, Portland, ME 04103
(207)780-6565
www.mainegeriatrics.com

A CARING ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY

SCARBOROUGH TERRACE ASSISTED LIVING was designed to care for people who are unable to live alone, yet do not need the care of a nursing home. The center provides supportive services and amenities which include: on-going assessments by a professional nurse to meet changing needs; assistance & follow through with the admission process & transitions; daily assistance with bathing, dressing & grooming; professionally trained staff - day & night; medication management; attractive meals served in their gracious dining room; transportation for medical appointments; private & semi-private accommodations; planned social activities; community outings; laundry; housekeeping and emergency security system.

The center also features an onsite secured memory care unit. It is staffed with highly trained personnel for dementia & Alzheimer's residents. When a retirement center does not provide enough services for you or a loved one and the skilled care of a nursing home is not needed, Scarborough Terrace Assisted Living may be your answer. Contact Elizabeth Simonds, Admissions Director, for further information and a tour of their facility.

Scarborough Terrace Assisted Living
600 Commerce Dr, Scarborough, ME 04074
(207)885-5568
www.terracecommunities.com

GRACIOUS ASSISTED LIVING

ELM STREET ASSISTED LIVING is a gracious assisted living residence for women in Topsham. Administrator Jill Wallace offers six private bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, telephone & cable hook-up; an open, family style kitchen and dining area; and two large comfortable living rooms. Your mom can bring her pet with her to live here. She will have home cooked meals with vegetables from a local farm, prepared the just the way she likes. She will have only five staff people to get to know, who will love getting to know her, and only five other residents to learn about.

Jill embraces the concept of "ageing in place" in the full sense of the term. In most cases, Elm Street can keep people through the end of life, adapting their care plans to their needs. Jill & her staff offer a perfect setting for women with moderate confusion from any cause, as well as for the frail elderly woman who prefers a small setting. Elm Street is a place where family members can feel at ease when they visit, even young grandchildren. Elm Street has a hairdresser, massage therapist, and yoga classes, all onsite. There is a lovely sheltered deck for outdoor sitting, flower gardens and birds outside every window.

Elm Street Assisted Living
56 Elm St, Topsham, ME 04086
(207)725-1134
www.elmstassistedliving.com

THE PEOPLE YOU NEED TO SEE

Even if you have 20/20 vision, an annual eye examination can be just as important as a routine physical in detecting and preventing eye disease. Dr. Peter Hall and his caring staff at PORTLAND EYECARE can be depended upon to examine the health of your eyes and provide you with the correct prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Using state-of-the-art testing instrumentation, Dr. Hall diagnoses and treats many optical issues, including infections, red eye, amblyopia, blepharitis, cataracts, conjunctivitis, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, glaucoma, macular degeneration & much more.

Nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses or by referral for laser surgery. Dr. Peter Hall was a practicing veterinarian for many years before attending optometry school and graduating as valedictorian of his class. Before returning to Maine, he pursued additional training in ocular disease and published research relating to glaucoma. Offering uncompromising service, Portland Eyecare considers the care of your family's vision their life's work and better vision their everyday goal.

Portland Eyecare
1040 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102
(207)253-5333
www.portlandeyecare.net

......FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

Knotty people wanted! Unknotting the needy has been CAROLANN PRESENT, BS, LMT'S full time focus for 20 years. She is Trigger Point Enemy No. 1 as she palpates, treats & soothes away even the most stubbornly imbedded adhered muscle fibers. Specializing in chronic muscle aches & pains, stress reduction & pain management, the "ORIGINAL Baby Boomer Tuneup®" evolved as one of her signature treatments. Every "tuneup" or treatment is individually tailored to meet your needs, the unique client.

Carolann can be a friend or foe of insurance companies, on your behalf, if the situation calls for it. She kneads many of the City of Portland employees, MMC employees, motor vehicle accident victims, and injured employees via Workers' Comp. She offers flexibility in her appointment scheduling to accommodate her clients. Even Saturday's aren't off limits. Come experience the difference after receiving the "ORIGINAL Baby Boomer Tuneup®". It will be beneficial for maintaining your youthful characteristics as you navigate through time. It is also ideal for repetitive motion or overuse of technology, such as computers, phones & pads. "BE IN TOUCH".

Carolann Present, BS, LMT
585 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101
(207)775-3126
www.carolannpresent.com

HONORING MEMORIES & CELEBRATING LIVES

Founded in 1937 by Norman Lindquist, LINDQUIST FUNERAL HOME brings more than 74 years serving Yarmouth and the surrounding communities of North Yarmouth, Freeport, Cumberland, Falmouth, Pownal & Durham. George Gagnon and his compassionate team of professionals continue the tradition of providing exceptional services. Serving all faiths, they will handle the many details that must be attended to and, at the same time, meet all of your wishes. You can rest assured that the final tribute to your loved one will go beyond your expectations with the utmost respect. In 1998, Lindquist Funeral Home joined the Dignity Memorial® network of more than 2,300 licensed providers as North America's largest and most trusted brand for your funeral and cremation needs, united to bring you the services you need when it matters most.

Lindquist Funeral Home offers in-home consultations for pre-need funeral arrangements -- today's dollar for tomorrow's service. They also assist in establishing funeral trusts, provide information on caskets & urns, offer cremation and local, national & worldwide shipping services. From the moment you call, until the service is completed, Lindquist Funeral Home will provide sympathetic, professional support that brings comfort in your hour of need.

Lindquist Funeral Home
1 Mayberry Ln, Yarmouth, ME 04096
(207)846-4011
www.LindquistFuneralHome.com

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	INFERTILITY SPECIALIST FOR SOUTHERN MAINE Kristen Wright, MD is the chief Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility specialist at the REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCE CENTER NEW HAMPSHIRE, located in Portsmouth & Bedford. Dr. Wright provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnostic testing, consultation and treatment for couples having difficulty getting pregnant. "If you are under 35 and have been trying to get pregnant for a year without success, it is time for a professional evaluation," explains Dr. Wright. (For couples over 35, help should be sought after 6 months of trying without success; after 3 months for those 39 & older). Dr. Wright is the former IVF Medical Director at the Vermont Center for Reproductive Medicine. She is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology in addition to Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. "There is no greater joy than being a parent," states Dr. Wright. "Unfortunately, infertility can postpone, and sometimes prevent, this experience for many. However, through advances in medicine and technology, infertility can be treated with a greater degree of success than ever before." Dr. Wright treats all aspects of infertility, including ovulatory disorders, recurrent miscarriage, fibroids, endometriosis, advanced maternal age and male factors. She and her colleagues at RSC New England (Lexington, MA) also provide assisted reproductive services for same-sex couples. Reproductive Science Center New Hampshire 173 S River Road, Ste 3, Bedford, NH Orchard Park, 875 Greenland Rd, Ste B11, Portsmouth, NH (800)858-4832 www.rscnewengland.com
	MIDWIFERY & WOMEN'S CARE Certified Nurse Midwives Jennifer Gilbert, Ellie P. Grillo, Jerri Walker & Kristin Chapman at BACK COVE MIDWIVES provide family centered maternity care, well-women gynecology and collaborative pregnancy management where appropriate. Births take place at Mercy Hospital's Birth Place. With more than 70 years of combined experience working with mothers & babies, they encourage patients to participate in all decisions affecting their health care. They qualify for direct reimbursement from private insurance companies, Medicaid and most managed care insurance plans. Attending collaborative physicians are available 24 hours-a-day for consultation and in the event of complication -- assume care of the patient. Back Cove Midwives' gynecological services include diagnosis & treatment of vaginal infections & sexually transmitted diseases, family planning, fertility awareness, preconception counseling, annual routine exams, pap smears, breast exams and referrals for mammograms & perimenopausal care. For low risk pregnant women, they personally provide pre-natal care of the pregnancy, emotional & physical support throughout the labor and assist the mother with the delivery of her baby. Back Cove Midwives also provides prenatal care & delivery at Mercy Hospital's prenatal clinic (Fore River Parkway) for those who qualify. Back Cove Midwives 527 Ocean Ave, Portland, ME 04103 (207)871-0666 www.backcovemidwives.com
	SLEEP DISORDERS SPECIALISTS Doctors Paul J. LaPrad, James P. McCormick, Hal I. Sreden & Patrick J. Keaney at MID COAST MEDICAL GROUP PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE & SLEEP MEDICINE emphasize that a good night's sleep is much more than a respite from the ups and downs of everyday life. We need sleep to restore our physical and mental conditions. Sleep-related disorders include difficulties in falling asleep, staying asleep or remaining awake. The most serious symptoms of sleep disorders are daytime sleepiness, excessive use of sleeping pills, nighttime chest pains, morning headaches, heavy snoring, and breathing irregularities during sleep. Some sleep disorders can have serious effects on your health. An estimated five percent of Americans suffer from a potentially life-threatening condition called sleep apnea, which causes debilitating drowsiness. Sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, are treatable at their sleep medicine practice. As one of a few multi-specialty sleep disorder facilities in Maine with two board certified sleep specialists on staff, they can determine if a sleep disorder is present and recommend effective treatment. They evaluate and treat insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, parasomnia (sleep walking, sleep terrors & sleep talking), and periodic limb movement disorder (RLS). Mid Coast Medical Group Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine 121 Medical Center Dr, Ste 3300, Brunswick, ME 04011 (207)373-6490 www.midcoasthealth.com
	HELPING THE BODY HEAL ITSELF SHAWN HIGGINS, DO provides a holistic approach to healing. She provides an individualized, hands-on treatment of the whole body. Osteopathic Medicine appreciates the mental, physical & spiritual aspects of each person and works to encourage balance and harmony among these elements. She recognizes that the body is inherently capable of healing itself. When given self-acceptance, self love, healthy whole foods, clean drinking water, fresh air, sunlight, exercise, and an overall sense of wellbeing & happiness, our bodies are naturally equipped to handle any imbalance or dis-ease. Our bodies tell us that an imbalance is present by expressing symptoms. Symptoms are expressions of health and let us know that our bodies are already working to restore balance. We must pay attention to symptoms without suppressing them. Patients are evaluated with great consideration of the important relationship between body structure & function. Dr. Higgins utilizes a variety of techniques to support the self-healing mechanism within each patient. Her osteopathic & cranial treatments allow for the release of strains and restoration of blood, lymphatic & energy flow. She utilizes nutrition therapy to aid the body in reaching its full physiologic potential. As a Certified Reiki Master, Dr. Higgins also performs energy healings. Her treatments are unique, as she often combines osteopathic & energy healings into the same treatment. Spiritual guidance is also given when appropriate. Shawn Higgins, DO 100 Gray Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105 (207)878-0790 www.drshawnhiggins.com
	ACHIEVE A BEAUTIFUL, HEALTHY SMILE! The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have an orthodontic screening by the age of seven. At the first visit, LISA P. HOWARD, DDS, MS will examine the child's mouth and face for problems including crowding or overlapping of teeth, noticeable overbite or underbite & protruding front teeth. Furthermore, she will also evaluate for difficulty in chewing food, mouth breathing, jaw joints that "pop" or "click," difficulty in closing lips over teeth, facial & oral aesthetic problems (deficient or excess lower jaw) & crooked or crowded teeth. Dr. Howard believes that today's technological advances have made braces more comfortable and have reduced the time necessary to complete treatment. She & her staff place a high emphasis on comfortable care with an extra-gentle touch. Adults are also welcome to the practice. In recent years, more & more adults who have lived with crooked teeth have decided to seek correction, especially with the new clear braces and the no-brace (Invisalign) process. Her practice also offers Incognito orthodontic customized braces. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists and welcomes your call today. Lisa P. Howard, DDS, MS 306 US Route 1, Ste D-1, Scarborough, Maine 04074 (207)885-1005 www.howardortho.com
	THE ART OF DENTISTRY A doctor and staff caring enough to listen to you is a concern that many consider most important in their oral healthcare provider. Of the many dentists to choose from in this area, people want to find a caring, gentle dentist with expert skills to treat them and their families. With JOSEPH R. KENNEALLY, DMD & STEFAN A. ANDREN, DDS, you can receive quality dental care. You will find they take great effort to keep you comfortable during and after your treatment while utilizing the latest techniques available. With Drs. Kenneally & Andren, you will receive the best in all phases of dental care from one of the area's most respected professionals. State-of-the-art sterilization techniques are utilized and meet State, CDC and OSHA regulations. Drs. Kenneally & Andren provide cosmetic dentistry, including bonding, whitening, veneers, sealants, limited periodontics, extractions, implants, bridges for missing teeth, fillings, cleanings and root canals, to name a few services. Most employee dental plans & most insurance plans are welcome forms of payment. Preventive measures early on ensure a lifetime of healthy teeth and a bright smile. Joseph R. Kenneally, DMD Stefan A. Andren, DDS 6 Wellspring Rd, Biddeford, ME 04005 (207)283-1752 www.kenneallydental.com
	SERVING OLDER ADULTS MAINE GERIATRICS is the private practice of Dr. Jabbar Fazeli. Dr. Fazeli is Fellowship Trained & Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine. Maine Geriatrics offers a unique practice based at select nursing homes throughout Southern Maine that share his commitment to excellence and his philosophy of holistic & compassionate care. Maine Geriatrics provides services to older adults at Durgin Pines in Kittery, Greenwood Center in Sanford and Varney Crossing in N. Berwick. Dr. Fazeli is Medical Director at these facilities and has Nurse Practitioners who enable him to maintain a frequent presence to bring true geriatric care to the bedside of those who need it most. Maine Geriatrics also provides specialized geriatric service to assisted living facilities interested in more on site care and less ER and office visits for their residents. This on site advantage is ideal for assisted living residents as they are better served by having a trained geriatric team in-house. Dr. Fazeli also offers an outpatient geriatrics consultation clinic on Washington Avenue in Portland for elderly patients living independently. Dr. Fazeli is passionate about many elderly causes and takes an active role around the state in promoting better care for the elderly. Maine Geriatrics 1321 Washington Ave, Ste 310, Portland, ME 04103 (207)780-6565 www.mainegeriatrics.com
	A CARING ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY SCARBOROUGH TERRACE ASSISTED LIVING was designed to care for people who are unable to live alone, yet do not need the care of a nursing home. The center provides supportive services and amenities which include: on-going assessments by a professional nurse to meet changing needs; assistance & follow through with the admission process & transitions; daily assistance with bathing, dressing & grooming; professionally trained staff - day & night; medication management; attractive meals served in their gracious dining room; transportation for medical appointments; private & semi-private accommodations; planned social activities; community outings; laundry; housekeeping and emergency security system. The center also features an onsite secured memory care unit. It is staffed with highly trained personnel for dementia & Alzheimer's residents. When a retirement center does not provide enough services for you or a loved one and the skilled care of a nursing home is not needed, Scarborough Terrace Assisted Living may be your answer. Contact Elizabeth Simonds, Admissions Director, for further information and a tour of their facility. Scarborough Terrace Assisted Living 600 Commerce Dr, Scarborough, ME 04074 (207)885-5568 www.terracecommunities.com
	GRACIOUS ASSISTED LIVING ELM STREET ASSISTED LIVING is a gracious assisted living residence for women in Topsham. Administrator Jill Wallace offers six private bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, telephone & cable hook-up; an open, family style kitchen and dining area; and two large comfortable living rooms. Your mom can bring her pet with her to live here. She will have home cooked meals with vegetables from a local farm, prepared the just the way she likes. She will have only five staff people to get to know, who will love getting to know her, and only five other residents to learn about. Jill embraces the concept of "ageing in place" in the full sense of the term. In most cases, Elm Street can keep people through the end of life, adapting their care plans to their needs. Jill & her staff offer a perfect setting for women with moderate confusion from any cause, as well as for the frail elderly woman who prefers a small setting. Elm Street is a place where family members can feel at ease when they visit, even young grandchildren. Elm Street has a hairdresser, massage therapist, and yoga classes, all onsite. There is a lovely sheltered deck for outdoor sitting, flower gardens and birds outside every window. Elm Street Assisted Living 56 Elm St, Topsham, ME 04086 (207)725-1134 www.elmstassistedliving.com
	THE PEOPLE YOU NEED TO SEE Even if you have 20/20 vision, an annual eye examination can be just as important as a routine physical in detecting and preventing eye disease. Dr. Peter Hall and his caring staff at PORTLAND EYECARE can be depended upon to examine the health of your eyes and provide you with the correct prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Using state-of-the-art testing instrumentation, Dr. Hall diagnoses and treats many optical issues, including infections, red eye, amblyopia, blepharitis, cataracts, conjunctivitis, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, glaucoma, macular degeneration & much more. Nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses or by referral for laser surgery. Dr. Peter Hall was a practicing veterinarian for many years before attending optometry school and graduating as valedictorian of his class. Before returning to Maine, he pursued additional training in ocular disease and published research relating to glaucoma. Offering uncompromising service, Portland Eyecare considers the care of your family's vision their life's work and better vision their everyday goal. Portland Eyecare 1040 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102 (207)253-5333 www.portlandeyecare.net
	......FOR THE HEALTH OF IT Knotty people wanted! Unknotting the needy has been CAROLANN PRESENT, BS, LMT'S full time focus for 20 years. She is Trigger Point Enemy No. 1 as she palpates, treats & soothes away even the most stubbornly imbedded adhered muscle fibers. Specializing in chronic muscle aches & pains, stress reduction & pain management, the "ORIGINAL Baby Boomer Tuneup®" evolved as one of her signature treatments. Every "tuneup" or treatment is individually tailored to meet your needs, the unique client. Carolann can be a friend or foe of insurance companies, on your behalf, if the situation calls for it. She kneads many of the City of Portland employees, MMC employees, motor vehicle accident victims, and injured employees via Workers' Comp. She offers flexibility in her appointment scheduling to accommodate her clients. Even Saturday's aren't off limits. Come experience the difference after receiving the "ORIGINAL Baby Boomer Tuneup®". It will be beneficial for maintaining your youthful characteristics as you navigate through time. It is also ideal for repetitive motion or overuse of technology, such as computers, phones & pads. "BE IN TOUCH". Carolann Present, BS, LMT 585 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101 (207)775-3126 www.carolannpresent.com
	HONORING MEMORIES & CELEBRATING LIVES Founded in 1937 by Norman Lindquist, LINDQUIST FUNERAL HOME brings more than 74 years serving Yarmouth and the surrounding communities of North Yarmouth, Freeport, Cumberland, Falmouth, Pownal & Durham. George Gagnon and his compassionate team of professionals continue the tradition of providing exceptional services. Serving all faiths, they will handle the many details that must be attended to and, at the same time, meet all of your wishes. You can rest assured that the final tribute to your loved one will go beyond your expectations with the utmost respect. In 1998, Lindquist Funeral Home joined the Dignity Memorial® network of more than 2,300 licensed providers as North America's largest and most trusted brand for your funeral and cremation needs, united to bring you the services you need when it matters most. Lindquist Funeral Home offers in-home consultations for pre-need funeral arrangements -- today's dollar for tomorrow's service. They also assist in establishing funeral trusts, provide information on caskets & urns, offer cremation and local, national & worldwide shipping services. From the moment you call, until the service is completed, Lindquist Funeral Home will provide sympathetic, professional support that brings comfort in your hour of need. Lindquist Funeral Home 1 Mayberry Ln, Yarmouth, ME 04096 (207)846-4011 www.LindquistFuneralHome.com