senior citizens
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2018
As older workers resist retirement, they find employers resisting them
Adults 55 and older have been the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. labor force since 1996, but many who are in between jobs are encountering new barriers to entry.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2018
The Maine Millennial: My grandmother’s financial tips for young adults
In her memory, I would ask my readers to clip or email this column to them.
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PublishedMay 22, 2018
Congress enacts bill to protect senior citizens from scam artists
The measure, written in part by Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, now goes to President Trump's desk for a signature.
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PublishedMarch 11, 2018
Older adults will want to plant gardens that will last for generations
Those who will tend to your plants years down the road will thank you for growing beautiful, low-maintenance gardens.
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PublishedDecember 26, 2017
New study casts further doubt on efficacy of calcium, Vitamin D pills
An analysis of trials of more than 50,000 older adults suggests that supplements aren't warranted in fracture prevention.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2017
Our View: More than a few Maine seniors need housing help
Gov. LePage focuses on one elderly couple's plight but fails to take steps that could benefit many others like them.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2017
Treading Lightly: Freedom for all to ride or walk in the great outdoors
Several Maine programs help seniors and the disabled walk and cycle.
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PublishedApril 20, 2017
Maine Voices: Our state can lead the way in modernizing child care, elderly services
The universal family care bill before the Legislature would address many issues facing the current system.
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PublishedMarch 24, 2017
Our View: Budget rollback should bypass Meals on Wheels
A proposal to slash federal DHHS spending targets the biggest source of funding for Maine's elder-food program.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2017
Our View: For seniors, the right prescription may not be a pill
Especially in rural areas, too many doctors are offering medications when their older patients might benefit more from counseling, a new study finds.