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Maine Voices: Justice demands action on services for older Mainers

by Jess Maurer Special to the Press Herald February 20, 2021February 19, 2021

It is past time for the state to make significant investments in Maine’s essential care workforce.

by Mary Louise Liucci-Smith Special to the Press Herald February 6, 2021February 5, 2021

Whether the goal is getting exercise or getting the vaccine, aging has taught me to have patience while I figure things out.

Until we recognize our own fears about growing older, we can’t keep ageism from clouding our judgment.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald November 4, 2020November 3, 2020

In a new album and documentary, he embraces the moral of 2020: Life is short, so seize joy where you find it.

by Robert Skoglund August 1, 2020July 31, 2020

When I was 15, anyone 27 years of age was nearing senility. Nowadays, a senior citizen is someone who doesn’t start each sentence with ‘like.’

With help from volunteers, the Southern Maine Agency on Aging has adapted its programs to address growing need among vulnerable older adults.

by Shawn Shambo Special to the Press Herald June 24, 2020June 23, 2020

With the implementation of best practices, visiting a Maine senior living facility should now be safer than visiting the local grocery store.

by Robert Skoglund June 20, 2020June 19, 2020

In Hollywood, I wouldn’t find an EMT who slept in a crib in the stern of her father’s boat, or a doctor who buys my rhubarb.

by Jabbar Fazeli, M.D. Special to the Press Herald June 2, 2020June 1, 2020

It’s critical to do smart proactive testing of staff on COVID units and medical providers and staff working at multiple facilities or units.

by Nadine L. Grosso Special to the Press Herald May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

They’re on the front lines, providing life-sustaining care, and a national study has found many are now their household’s only breadwinner.