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.
The proposed project, which would be integrated into The Downs development at the former racetrack, calls for 50 apartments.
The new housing complex will be the first of its kind in Maine