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.

‘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.

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.

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.

Coronavirus how-to: How do I keep my elderly friends and family safe?

The elderly are especially at risk for severe cases.

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.

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.

Legislation targets Maine’s chronic waiting list for Meals on Wheels

The largely federally funded program provides healthy food and human connections that help prevent more costly hospital and nursing home stays.

America’s graying population in 3 maps

Video: Researchers unlocking clues to ‘super-aging’