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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedJanuary 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.
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PublishedNovember 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.
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PublishedAugust 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.’
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PublishedJuly 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedJune 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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