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Aging

Published
June 13, 2022

Gov. Mills assembling Cabinet-level group to address aging issues in Maine

The new 'Cabinet on Aging' will coordinate efforts to ensure that people can age safely, affordably and in settings that best serve their needs.
Published
May 1, 2022

Maine Voices: Reframing aging and embracing the power of older adults

Society typically associates getting older with loss, but we are active participants in life and have much to share.
Published
April 24, 2022

‘Tasha’ is a bracing account of one woman’s final years

Brian Morton imbues his memoir with a wry, pained tenderness.
Published
February 26, 2022

The humble Farmer: Questions that we do – and don’t – want the answer to

The former: Where Grandpa buried the family silver. The latter: What school food tastes like if it is made for a profit.
Published
February 3, 2022

Commentary: Put an end to wrongful evictions of older Americans

My mom’s experience shows that state and federal laws requiring 30 days’ notice of nursing home discharges have been allowed to atrophy into irrelevance.

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Published
December 4, 2021

The humble Farmer: The body electric, and other moments of major discovery

After being stunned by static, I ‘lost’ my pajamas and learned of a wild way to spend 5,000 dollars.
Published
October 5, 2021

Rep. Pingree: Build Back Better offers historic chance to deliver for Maine people

This legislation will roll back irresponsible tax cuts and fund clean energy, child care affordability and a stronger safety net for older Mainers and those with disabilities.
Published
September 23, 2021

Maine Voices: COVID isolation fuels hidden health crisis – falls in older Mainers

The weather forecast has forced the postponement of risk assessment and reduction events planned for this weekend in South Portland, but they will be rescheduled.
Published
September 9, 2021

Rep. Jess Fay: We must support full continuum of care for older Mainers

Until we grasp how older Mainers contribute to our economy and communities, it will be a challenge to make spending on their care a priority.
Published
September 8, 2021

Maine Voices: Effort to bolster health care can be ‘engine of opportunity’ for our state

Developing innovative ways to attract, train and reward dedicated caregivers is just as critical as filling new office towers and labs.