Sunday is National Seniors Day, as good a time as any to learn about the many organizations advocating for our older residents.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why none of us can win against kipple
You may think you don’t know what kipple is. Trust me, you know all about kipple.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Rockland long-term care facility resident died after being found in the snow
The December incident was the second death in Maine that month involving a resident who slipped out of a facility unsupervised.
Posted inLocal & State
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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
‘Tasha’ is a bracing account of one woman’s final years
Brian Morton imbues his memoir with a wry, pained tenderness.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.