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Seniors’ Health in Maine
Maine has one of the highest percentages of people over 64 years old in the country. In fact, with a median age of 41 years, we are the "grayest" state in the nation ( Census.gov).
Seniors in Maine face many challenges. Maine seniors often live on fixed incomes. In Maine’s many rural communities, seniors may have trouble traveling to get the health services they need. Most chronic diseases rise in incidence as you get older. Depression, Alzheimer’s, and Suicide are highest among elders. (Healthy Maine 2010: Opportunities for All, Maine CDC)
You will find links and resources for common senior health issues below. Need help finding care or paying for health services? Try our Paying for Care and Finding Care sections.
News on Senior Health
More National News- Education doesn't prevent cognitive decline (Reuters) Yahoo! News, 2/2/09
- End of life: Caring for your dying loved oneMayo Clinic, 1/31/09
- Seniors Who Exercise Help Their Health (HealthDay) Yahoo! News, 1/29/09
Maine Seniors' Health News
More >- Stroudwater retirement housing on holdPortland Press Herald, 2/4/09
- Grant to enhance Hospice servicesVillage Soup, 1/31/09
- Elderly-housing project on Belfast agendaBangor Daily News, 1/29/09
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