A proposal to slash federal DHHS spending targets the biggest source of funding for Maine’s elder-food program.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Immigrant EMT training will have broad benefits
New Mainers with medical backgrounds can fill a serious gap in our health-care workforce.
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Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: Health of Maine’s economy hinges on next governor embracing immigrants
Some won’t like it, but many leaders agree that’s how to address our aging state population and dwindling workforce.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: For seniors, the right prescription may not be a pill
Especially in rural areas, too many doctors are offering medications when their older patients might benefit more from counseling, a new study finds.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine workforce shortages require complete focus
It’s not just nurses: There are challenges in every profession as baby boomers age.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Research only way to ease rising cost of Alzheimer’s
The U.S. is urged to put $2 billion a year into studying the disease, and we’re halfway there.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: If paralyzed primates can walk, will humans be next?
Recent research marks the latest step in the quest to help people overcome paralysis.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Light up a life by reaching out to older adults struggling with social isolation
The Southern Maine Agency on Aging offers programs to help seniors, but it needs partners in the community.
Posted inBusiness, News
Anti-aging startup backed by Fidelity, Bezos raises $116 million
The Silicon Valley drugmaker is part of a wave of new companies chasing after the fountain of youth.
Posted inNation & World
New study tries to answer question of just how long can we live
Researchers say if nothing else kills us, we die because our body wears out before extreme old age.