By Brie Weisman, Occupational Therapist with Maine LogAbility Knee pain is the second most common musculoskeletal complaint in the logging industry, after back pain. The knee is regularly put under stress. Just walking on level ground produces force on the knee of 1.5 times your own body weight. Over time, wear and tear on knees […]
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From NewsCenterMaine.com, written by Courtney Lanning. “Financial worries, unpredictable weather, and isolation make farming a tough job, but COVID brought a new layer of stress for Maine agriculture workers, especially if they’re disabled.” For farmers, fishers, forest workers, and other agriculture workers who face a barrier or disability in their profession, Maine AgrAbility provides recommendations […]
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Three events are brought to you by the Cultivating Resiliency collaboration. Have a Happier New Year! – New Goals, Fresh Start January 13, 2022 – 12:00 PM CT Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2639669452650360078 Join Doris Mold and Megan Roberts, Cultivating Resiliency Co-Leads for a goals-orientated approach to the new year. Whether looking forward to the upcoming year […]
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From: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MEGOV/bulletins/3041763 Governor Mills Announces $3.5 Million in Lifeline Loans to Cover the Property Tax Bills of Older or Disabled Maine People “As increasing home values burden Maine people on fixed incomes, an initiative of the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan will help pay property tax bills for Maine seniors and those who are permanently […]
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Maine News We are excited to have launched registration for the 2022 Boots-2-Bushels: Boot Camp for Market Gardeners and Farmers. This class teaches how to go from seed to salary for all beginning farmers of all abilities interested in growing and selling their own farm produce. Registration is open to veterans, family members, and all […]
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Written by Brie Weisman, OT- FishAbility Aging is inevitable. How you age is up to you. With the average age of commercial fishermen being 40 years old, it’s incredible to know there are few still fishing at 100 years old. You may suspect centenarian fishermen of having good genes, but they also do a […]
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by Brie Weisman, Occupational Therapist with Maine LogAbility. Article published in the Fall 2021 Logger’s Voice (Volume 15, Issue 4) Low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability, occurring in similar proportions in all cultures, interfering with the quality of life, and the ability to earn a living. Logging is a physically […]
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By Brie Weisman OTR/L The rate of new adult cases in the Diabetes epidemic has been slowing down over the past 10 years; however, indigenous peoples continue to have the highest percentage of cases according to the CDC. Maine’s most northern and eastern counties also tend to have the highest rates of diabetes in the […]
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Maine AgrAbility’s program Boots-2-Bushels (B2B) finished up the 2021 growing season with two sessions of Farm Coaching discussing effective communication between farm partners and employees. The season has been remarkable working with veterans learning to farm in Maine. “This has been an amazing journey into the world of farming. (We) have learned so much, we […]
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This will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. (Elmer Davis) On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we celebrate the bravery of our Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen – many of whom fought in far-off lands to preserve the […]
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