Adult day program to reopen this fall

Courtesy of the Mount Desert Islander BAR HARBOR — The Don & Beth Straus Center was opened in 2009 to provide day respite and support for caregivers. The day program served nearly 100 members but closed abruptly in March 2020 at the start of the pandemic.  Plans...
Nursing Homes Strive to Keep Spirits Lifted

Nursing Homes Strive to Keep Spirits Lifted

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Golf for Alzheimer’s

Golf for Alzheimer’s

The 5th Annual Golf for Alzheimer’s, organized by Birch Bay Retirement Village, is set for Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Kebo Valley Golf Club. This year’s tournament is sponsored by MDI Hospital, The West Street Hotel, Camden National Bank and Skip’s Automotive Services and...
Birch Bay wins Dementia Care Award

Birch Bay wins Dementia Care Award

Birch Bay Retirement Village has received the 2019 Standing Ovation Award, sponsored by Leading Age Maine and New Hampshire, for Excellence in Dementia Care. This award was presented to non-profit senior service organizations and long term care providers who embody...