senior citizens Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Congress enacts bill to protect senior citizens from scam artists

The measure, written in part by Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, now goes to President Trump’s desk for a signature.

by Tom Atwell March 11, 2018March 8, 2018

Those who will tend to your plants years down the road will thank you for growing beautiful, low-maintenance gardens.

by Ariana Eunjung Cha The Washington Post December 26, 2017December 26, 2017

An analysis of trials of more than 50,000 older adults suggests that supplements aren’t warranted in fracture prevention.

by The Editorial Board September 10, 2017September 8, 2017

Gov. LePage focuses on one elderly couple’s plight but fails to take steps that could benefit many others like them.

by sarah cushman August 27, 2017August 24, 2017

Several Maine programs help seniors and the disabled walk and cycle.

by Lori Moses Special to the Press Herald April 20, 2017April 20, 2017

The universal family care bill before the Legislature would address many issues facing the current system.

A proposal to slash federal DHHS spending targets the biggest source of funding for Maine’s elder-food program.

by The Editorial Board February 28, 2017February 27, 2017

Especially in rural areas, too many doctors are offering medications when their older patients might benefit more from counseling, a new study finds.

by Trevor Jones Special to the Press Herald February 23, 2017February 22, 2017

Using landline surcharges only places too much of the burden on seniors who are on fixed incomes.

by Jackie Katz Special to the Press Herald February 17, 2017February 17, 2017

Our most at-risk residents would be subjected to a system making it harder to access their health care.