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PublishedApril 23, 2020
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.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2020
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.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2020
Our View: Projects help keep seniors connected to communities
South Portland is the latest to take on the fight against isolation as residents age.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2019
Our View: Loneliness a problem year-round for many seniors
In an aging and rural state like Maine, the problem is particularly striking.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2019
Promised $2.5 million and Mercedes, Auburn senior loses life savings
Barbara Hinckley, 95, lost everything to a sweet-talking scam artist who told her she'd placed second in a sweepstakes for the Publisher's Clearing House.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2019
Windham Rep. Bryant: Maine taking steps to crack down on ‘neighbor-spoofing’ telemarketers
A ban on disguised local robocalls will take effect next month; in the meantime, other resources are available to fight scammers.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2019
Our View: Mainers could benefit from more telehealth
In an aging, rural state, telemedicine could fill in health care gaps.
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PublishedMay 26, 2019
Many Mainers enter golden years financially insecure
With limited incomes and little or no savings, seniors increasingly depend on government programs and worry who will care for them as they age.
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PublishedMay 22, 2019
Rep. Carney: New bill aims to fight financial exploitation of older Mainers
L.D. 316 would raise 4 crimes to felonies when perpetrated against vulnerable adults.
Seniors
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