seniors

Published
June 15, 2021

Commentary: I give back to older Mainers because they’ve given so much to me

My grandparents looked after me and my brothers when my father was diagnosed with cancer. Now we’re helping them and other seniors.
Published
June 13, 2021

An unvarnished account of her father’s decline from Lou Gehrig’s disease

'All the Colors Came Out' is unsparing about the burdens and rewards of taking care of an ill parent.
Published
June 6, 2021

At 102, South Portland woman doesn’t hold back feelings about the food she loves, or doesn’t

Kareemi Atallah wanted again to eat the Middle Eastern food she grew up with. She sort of gets her wish.
Published
December 29, 2020

Seniors Not Acting Their Age: The other Bigelow
Published
October 22, 2020

Commentary: Yes, COVID is more deadly for seniors. Don’t take it less seriously

‘Herd immunity’ advocates argue the relative value of young lives versus old when the focus should be on getting the response right.
Published
August 20, 2020

Maine Voices: Take a moment to thank seniors for their sacrifices this year

COVID continues to most severely disrupt – and threaten – our elders, who have faced the risk with grit and grace.
Published
July 21, 2020

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.
Published
June 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.
Published
June 21, 2020

People Plus offers socially distanced outdoor exercise classes
Published
June 19, 2020

Seniors not acting their age: Sea kayaking begins at Mere Point