Maine Voices: Justice demands action on services for older Mainers

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Published
February 20, 2021

Maine Voices: Justice demands action on services for older Mainers

It is past time for the state to make significant investments in Maine’s essential care workforce.
Published
February 6, 2021

Maine Voices: Weathering pandemic means always having a backup plan

Whether the goal is getting exercise or getting the vaccine, aging has taught me to have patience while I figure things out.
Published
January 31, 2021

The View from Here: Attitudes about aging are no joke

Until we recognize our own fears about growing older, we can’t keep ageism from clouding our judgment.
Published
November 4, 2020

Leonard Pitts: Springsteen realizes the once-‘hungry heart’ will one day stop beating

In a new album and documentary, he embraces the moral of 2020: Life is short, so seize joy where you find it.
Published
August 1, 2020

The humble Farmer: An elderly person is anybody who’s older than I am

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.’
Published
July 26, 2020

Agency doubles meals provided to isolated older Mainers during pandemic

With help from volunteers, the Southern Maine Agency on Aging has adapted its programs to address growing need among vulnerable older adults.
Published
June 24, 2020

Commentary: How safe are Maine’s nursing homes? Safer than you might think

With the implementation of best practices, visiting a Maine senior living facility should now be safer than visiting the local grocery store.
Published
June 20, 2020

The humble Farmer: My ER adventures weren’t much like they are on TV

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.
Published
June 2, 2020

Maine Voices: ‘Universal’ testing isn’t enough to protect nursing home residents from COVID

It's critical to do smart proactive testing of staff on COVID units and medical providers and staff working at multiple facilities or units.
Published
May 5, 2020

Commentary: In COVID crisis, long-term care employees have been Maine’s everyday heroes

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