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Video Senior Watch May 14, 2012

[May 14th 2012] Kristie Miner, from Westgate Manor, talks about the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services web site, Nursing Home Compare, that people can use as one of the important pieces when investigating the appropriate long term care facility for their ... - read on...

Video Cupcake Wars Raises Over $300 for Walk to End Alzheimer's Team
Cupcake Wars Raises Over $300 for Walk to End Alzheimer's Team

[Apr 06th 2012] There was a sweet battle going on at the Westgate Manor in Bangor. The healthcare facility's Walk to End Alzheirmer's team hosted its own version of cupcake wars. There were 26 different cupcakes from a range of flavors. The cupcakes were... - read on...

Video Cupcake Wars to Benefit Alzheimer's Prevention

[Apr 06th 2012] The folks at Westgate Manor in Bangor are hosting a cupcake war. Looking for the tastiest treat in town to help raise money for the Walk to End Alzheimer's team. United Technology Center's culinary program is taking part in the event, too. ... - read on...

Video Bangor Cupcake Contest to Benefit Alzheimer's Walk

[Apr 03rd 2012] They're cupcakes with a cause. The folks at Westgate Manor in Bangor are hosting a Cupcake War, looking for the tastiest treat in town to help raise money for the Walk to End Alzheimer's team. United Technology Center's Culinary Program is... - read on...

Video Senior Watch December 26, 2011

[Dec 23rd 2011] Marcia Young, R.N., from Westgate Manor, talks about medication management and the importance of it for seniors. For more information contact Eastern Area Agency on Aging 450 Essex St., Bangor, ME Hours: M-F 8:00 - 4:30 Toll-free: (80... - read on...

Video Senior Living Workshop

[Nov 14th 2011] November is National Alzheimer's Month. As loved ones become older, family members are often faced with the difficult question of how to take care of them. There are many options, including at home care, assisted living and nursing homes. ... - read on...

Video Senior Watch November 7, 2011

[Nov 07th 2011] Kristie Miner talks about looking beyond the home for assistance in caring for a loved one. Westgate Manor is hosting its annual community education event in recognition of National Alzheimer's month on Thursday, November 17, 2011 from 6:30 to ... - read on...

Westgate Manor Hosting Spaghetti Dinner in Bangor to Benefit Alzheimer's

[Sep 14th 2011] Spaghetti will be served Thursday to help out the Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. The dinner is being hosted by the folks at Westgate Manor, which is a nursing and rehabilitation center. It's Thursday at 4:30pm at the Bangor El... - read on...

Video Senior Spotlight: Walk to End Alzheimer's

[Sep 14th 2011] Kristie Miner from Westgate Manor stopped by our studio to discuss early signs of Alzheimer's Disease, and to invite you to join in with the Walk to End Alzheimer's. The Walk will take place on Saturday, October 1st at Bangor Raceway, wich is l... - read on...

Video Senior Watch: Food Drive for the Furry Friend Food Bank

[Aug 01st 2011] Angela Lufkin joined TV5's Carolyn Callahan to talk about Gentiva's Home Healthcare 7th annual food drive to support the Eastern Area Agency on Aging, Furry Friend Food Bank. This drive will be conducted throughout the month of August. This organi... - read on...

Video Senior Spotlight- Memory Garden 07/20/2011

[Jul 27th 2011] Kristie Minor with Westgate Manor in Bangor talks about the Memory Garden on today's Senior Spotlight. It's a fundraiser for the upcoming Maine Alzhiemer's Association Walk in November. - read on...

Video Westgate Manor Residents Celebrate Independence Day

[Jun 30th 2011] The 4th of July celebration came a little early for some people in Bangor. Westgate Manor held its Independence Day parade Thursday afternoon. Local kids, animals and boy and girl scout troops show off their patriotism to the residents. Ther... - read on...

Video Senior Watch February 28, 2011

[Feb 28th 2011] Kristie Minor from Westgate Manor talks about a caregiver class that is happening at Hermon High School. Eastern Area Agency on Aging 450 Essex St., Bangor, ME Hours: M-F 8:00 - 4:30 Local line: 941-2865 Toll-free: (800) 432-7812 ... - read on...

Westgate Manor Celebrates the 4th

[Jul 01st 2010] The residents of Westgate Manor put on their red, white and blue, the boy scouts and girl scouts stood at attention, and the band played some patriotic tunes. It was all for an early 4th of July celebration. "We just want to show our patriotic ... - read on...

Video Bangor Ladies Sew Dresses for Girls in Haiti

[May 03rd 2010] Some women at Westgate Manor nursing center in Bangor are putting their sewing skills to good use. These experienced hands are keeping busy these days, making dresses for young girls in Haiti. "The only think I think we've bought is thread,... - read on...

Bangor Memory Walk

[Sep 26th 2009] The weather may have been at or below freezing Saturday morning in the Greater Bangor area, but that didn't cool off support for a number of local events this weekend. For weeks groups have been registering for this year's Memory Walk to supp... - read on...

Local Dinner to Benefit Alzheimer's Research

[Sep 18th 2009] If you're looking for an excuse not to cook Friday night, you can head over to the Bangor Elks Club. A spaghetti dinner will be held there from 4:30 to 6:30 Friday night. It's to help out the Maine Alzheimer's Association. The Westgate Ma... - read on...

Video Some Care for Caregivers
 Some Care for Caregivers

[Apr 09th 2009] Debbie Rossignol's mother, Barbara, was diagnosed with alzheimers six years ago. A year later, her mom moved in, and she's been caring for her ever since. The Adult Day Program at Westgate Manor in Bangor gives people like Rossignol a plac... - read on...

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