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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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Older Mainers strive to stay fit and healthy during the pandemic
Regular exercise combats the double whammy of inactivity and isolation that can cause or worsen many physical and mental health problems.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Happy (as you can be) Occupational Therapy Month
Engaging in our valued pastimes is more valuable than ever.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Feds: Scam artists spread virus lies, prey on Medicare recipients
Federal law enforcement is warning that scam artists are preying on older people’s fears by peddling fake tests for the coronavirus to Medicare recipients.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Waiting for the shaking to stop
Coronavirus is a disaster that is testing us in ways with which we have no experience.
Posted inMaine, News
Coronavirus how-to: How do I keep my elderly friends and family safe?
The elderly are especially at risk for severe cases.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: In aging places, coronavirus is a huge threat
Nations, states – including Maine – and counties where a large share of the population is older than 65 face big challenges as the disease spreads.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Hand-washing, social distancing are our ‘home front’ sacrifices
We will find out if we can pull together the way our forebears once did.