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‘True cost of aging’ index shows many seniors can’t afford basic necessities

by Kaiser Health News July 27, 2022July 27, 2022

At least 7 million elderly adults who live on their own have incomes that make them economically insecure in today’s economic climate.

Woodworking workshop

by Stuart Hedstrom July 14, 2022

As COVID lockdowns hit long term care facilities, more families brought elderly home

by The Associated Press December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

Opinion Contributor

US hospitals are not prepared for the emerging dementia crisis

by Opinion Contributor November 12, 2021November 12, 2021

Opinion Contributor

Obtaining home care should not be such a struggle

by Opinion Contributor July 11, 2021July 11, 2021

News

Maine CDC says Mainers aren’t engaging in ‘vaccine tourism’

by Abigail Curtis January 23, 2021January 22, 2021

News

Maine faces ‘heavy lift’ as it advances older, vulnerable people on vaccine schedule

by Caitlin Andrews and Jessica Piper January 13, 2021January 14, 2021

Opinion Contributor

U.S. Senate must step up for Maine’s vulnerable adults, seniors and frontline workers

by Opinion Contributor September 6, 2020September 8, 2020

Free, News, State

Virus outbreaks in Maine elder communities cause alarm

by Charles Eichacker April 11, 2020June 16, 2020

Aroostook, Free, News

Coronavirus closures make at-home food delivery crucial for Aroostook’s elderly

by Alexander MacDougall March 22, 2020March 24, 2020

Report: Millions of seniors still having to sacrifice medicine, utilities to afford food

by Opinion Contributor January 9, 2016

Nation, News, State

This powerful video shows what it’s like to grow older alone

by Erin Rhoda November 24, 2015

iPad helps elderly remember, socialize

by Aimee Thibodeau October 4, 2011

First aid knowledge can improve seniors’ quality of life

by Carol Higgins Taylor June 14, 2011August 25, 2021