A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that those most likely to find the glass half full were 50 to 70 percent more likely to reach ‘exceptional longevity.’
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, Nation & World
‘Catastrophic’ shortage of caregivers in Maine expected to be mirrored nationwide
The results of an aging population and fewer younger workers are most visible in the state with the oldest median age in the nation.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine study part of effort to solve Alzheimer’s puzzle
In the oldest state in the nation, finding a cure has never been more important.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Retirement reform will help ease senior housing crisis
Americans should be allowed to use money they have saved to pay off their homes without triggering taxes.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: One ride at a time, service gets Portland-area seniors where they need to go
To help elders remain independently in their homes, volunteer to drive for ITN, a national nonprofit that was started in Maine.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: Should people in their 70s run for president? Doctor says: ‘Why not?’
Fewer people are retiring in their mid-60s these days, and those who do can suffer from economic and health setbacks that come from not working.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Welcome home, asylum seekers
The short-term disruption of a large number of immigrants should not obscure the real meaning of this event.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Known for speaking out early and often, boomers can’t afford to be quiet now
Let’s join forces and explore what should be done to fight age discrimination and how to go about doing it.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine should broaden its thinking when it comes to caring for seniors
While we’re nibbling around the edges of the problem, other states are crafting and implementing bold reforms.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: In Audience coverage, age references are jarring
One could infer that authors and performers in their 80s are not usually productive.