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PublishedDecember 13, 2023
Hannaford donates $1.3 million to improve access to food for older adults
The money donated to the Maine Council on Aging will be used to create a grant program for organizations within the council's network.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2023
Maine residential care facilities rarely sanctioned, despite cases of abuse, neglect
The state cited dozens of incidents between 2020 and 2022, but only one resulted in a fine, an investigation found.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2023
Annual summit in Augusta convenes on issues facing older Mainers
The daylong gathering at the Augusta Civic Center also will honor several individuals and organizations dedicated to improving the lives of older Mainers.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2022
Council on Aging aims to end ageism in Maine in 10 years
Discrimination based on age is holding people back, diminishing health outcomes and hurting Maine's economy, the organization says.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2022
‘Zombie’ cells emerge as central to the quest for active, vital old age
About 100 companies, plus academic teams, are exploring drugs to target cells that have stopped dividing.
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PublishedJuly 18, 2022
Rockland long-term care facility resident died after being found in the snow
The December incident was the second death in Maine that month involving a resident who slipped out of a facility unsupervised.
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PublishedJune 13, 2022
Gov. Mills assembling Cabinet-level group to address aging issues in Maine
The new 'Cabinet on Aging' will coordinate efforts to ensure that people can age safely, affordably and in settings that best serve their needs.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2020
Coronavirus how-to: How do I keep my elderly friends and family safe?
The elderly are especially at risk for severe cases.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2019
Summit on Maine’s aging population strikes new tone under Mills administration
Participants in the daylong annual conference on issues facing the oldest state note optimism and action that were missing under former Gov. Paul LePage.
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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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