Our View: Maine legislators right to focus on solution to long-term caregiver shortage

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Published
September 15, 2019

Our View: Maine legislators right to focus on solution to long-term caregiver shortage

Last year's unsuccessful referendum campaign should not be the last word on a looming crisis.
Published
August 14, 2019

Our View: Maine study part of effort to solve Alzheimer’s puzzle

Finding a cure has never been more important.
Published
June 16, 2019

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.
Published
June 15, 2019

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.
Published
June 1, 2019

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.
Published
May 26, 2019

Many Mainers enter golden years financially insecure

With limited incomes and little or no savings, seniors increasingly depend on government programs and worry who will care for them as they age.
Published
March 11, 2019

Sable Oaks will be site of 120-unit senior living community in South Portland

The $40 million project on Running Hill Road will include 80 assisted-living apartments and 40 memory-care apartments.
Published
March 6, 2019

Legislation targets Maine’s chronic waiting list for Meals on Wheels

The largely federally funded program provides healthy food and human connections that help prevent more costly hospital and nursing home stays.
Published
January 2, 2019

South Portland assesses the needs of older residents in new report

A recent survey finds that many of the city's seniors need help with home repairs and have a hard time getting around because of poorly maintained sidewalks and streets, especially in the winter.
Published
November 2, 2018

As Maine’s population ‘super ages,’ the state’s economy faces frailty

It won't be long before one in four Mainers is at least 65, and that could hurt the state's bond rating and tax revenues, further shrink the workforce and stall economic growth.