Aging in place is getting more expensive for Maine seniors
It's becoming increasingly difficult for older Maine residents to age in place, but local organizations are stepping up to help.
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It's becoming increasingly difficult for older Maine residents to age in place, but local organizations are stepping up to help.
Twelve percent of Maine adults have a mobility disability, but developers rarely build more than 5 percent of their units as accessible.
Many Maine seniors have a mobility disability, but developers rarely build more than 5 percent of their housing units as accessible.
One of the biggest issues that I saw before ultimately deciding to run for York County commissioner was the fact meetings were not accessible to the public, particularly for working Mainers. I saw regularly scheduled county commission meetings at 4:30 p.m., 4 p.m., with special workshops and public hearings held even earlier at 3:30 p.m. […]
Age Friendly Saco and Ferry Beach Retreat and Conference Center are hosting the meal.