Maine stood still for eight years, while the needs of the elderly population multiplied.
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Maine retains its distinction as nation’s oldest state, new Census data show
Half of the population is 44.6 years or older, and the estimated number of people age 65 or over has grown by more than 55,000 in the past seven years.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Community volunteers help seniors in Harpswell and other Maine towns
Harpswell Aging at Home is one of about 100 grassroots initiatives across Maine that are helping seniors remain in their homes and stay connected to their communities.
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Seniors’ quality of life on a shaky foundation
Unspent housing bonds. Fewer resources for dementia. Stigma surrounding food stamps. Less emphasis on home care. Five years after ‘The Challenge of Our Age’ series investigated problems faced by older adults in Maine, it’s clear the state still has immense work to do.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Health of older adults hinges on more than just diet
A fresh-food program connects them to local farmers and fosters a sense of community.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
National summit on aging targets Maine, home to nation’s oldest, most rural population
Eradicating isolation on the outskirts of America is the focus of a national gathering of elder advocates and other experts in Portland this week.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Problems of aging go far beyond home foreclosure
If Gov. LePage really wants to help elderly Mainers stuck in unaffordable housing, he could start by freeing up $15 million in stalled bonds.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Elderly also suffer from opioid epidemic
Sen. Susan Collins’ hearing shines a much-needed light on a little-known problem.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
State Rep. Golden: Voters have chance to expand vital home care options
A proposal on the ballot this fall would help prevent ill loved ones from being forced from their homes.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: U.S. birth rate plummets as cost of children soars
Given the lack of support for families, it’s hard to blame millennials for forgoing having kids.