COVID continues to most severely disrupt – and threaten – our elders, who have faced the risk with grit and grace.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Coastal Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster
Local nonprofits beating back senior isolation
A number of organizations are reaching out to area seniors isolated by the pandemic with a simple message: We know you are there, and we care.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inTimes Record
People Plus offers socially distanced outdoor exercise classes
BRUNSWICK — People Plus is now offering outdoor exercise classes for seniors wanting to stay active while staying socially distanced. “We are focused on what can we offer our members, with health and safety concerns upper most in our minds,” said Jill Ellis, program coordinator for People Plus, a Brunswick-area senior center. Activities resumed at […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion, Uncategorized
Seniors not acting their age: Sea kayaking begins at Mere Point
Like my Native American ancestors, when the blackflies arrive I gravitate to the coast. Consequently for me, sea kayaking normally begins in late May or early June when the nasty blood suckers begin to proliferate in the mountains and on the rivers. The pandemic has added another incentive as sea kayaking doesn’t require a shuttle […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Sen. Collins: Maine seniors in nursing homes need better protection from COVID
I’ve pursued steps such as universal testing, better access to PPE for front-line workers and policies enabling telehealth.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Our state’s social distancers can’t afford to be Luddites
Personally and professionally, now is the time to harness the power of the internet.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
11,000 deaths: Ravaged U.S. nursing homes plead for more testing
An industry group says only about a third of the 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S. have ready access to tests that can help isolate the sick and stop the spread.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Months in, lack of COVID-19 testing still holding us back
The U.S. does not yet have even the capacity to test vulnerable facilities, and it will need a lot more than that to safely reopen the economy.
Posted inMaine, News
Mainers take action to help seniors isolated amid the coronavirus crisis
From Biddeford to Westbrook to Harpswell, agencies, volunteers and neighbors are responding to older Mainers who are staying home to stay healthy.