ME: Senior Issues
ME social workers, educators seek end to state licensing exam
Social workers in Maine say the state's required licensing exam is biased and contributing to a shortage of workers in the field. Data show …
Supplemental budget puts Maine’s Medicare Savings Programs at risk
Some 30,000 Mainers could lose access to critical healthcare benefits under Gov. Janet Mills' proposed supplemental budget. The state legislature …
Holidays, loneliness leave ME seniors vulnerable to online scams
It may be the season of goodwill, but advocates for the elderly say online financial scams only increase around the holidays. Conversations with a …
Unpaid caregivers in ME receive limited financial grants
Advocates for unpaid family caregivers in Maine say they'll need continued support beyond the recently passed paid family and medical leave program…
Post-election confusion remains regarding ME utility rates
The proposal to create a public owned electric power utility in Maine was defeated but the confusion surrounding electricity rates remains. A series …
Mainers Celebrate First Step in Lowering Medicare Drug Prices
Hundreds of thousands of Mainers are expected to benefit from the Biden Administration's recent announcement that it will begin drug price negotiation…
Mainers Celebrate Passage of Paid Family Medical Leave Program
After years of grassroots advocacy, Maine will become the 13th state in the nation to adopt a mandatory paid family and medical leave program…
Andrus Award Honors Older Volunteers Helping ME Communities
AARP is seeking nominations for its 2023 Andrus Award for Community Service, which celebrates those individuals over age 50 who share their …
Supporters of Paid Family, Medical Leave in ME Hopeful This Legislative Session
AARP Maine said it is hopeful lawmakers will find common ground on issues to support older Mainers this legislative session, including establishing a …
Livable, Healthy Communities: Goal of AARP Planning Event
AARP Maine will sponsor an online workshop this week on long-range planning for health equity, with a focus on housing, community services and safe …
Intergenerational Groups Strengthen Maine’s LGBTQ Community
Intergenerational connections can be powerful tools to help improve overall quality of life for both young and old. It can be especially true in the …
Maine Advocates: Paid Family Medical Leave Possible in 2023
Not everybody gets a holiday break, especially caregivers, but advocates of paid family medical leave in Maine say momentum is building for a plan to …