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The Role Of Foundation Grantmakers In Responding To Community Aging: Maine Community Foundation, Meredith Jones Jan 2015

The Role Of Foundation Grantmakers In Responding To Community Aging: Maine Community Foundation, Meredith Jones

Maine Policy Review

Meredith Jones of the Maine Community Foundation responds to a series of questions about the role of grantmakers in responding to community aging.


The Economic Implications Of Maine’S Changing Age Structure, James Breece, Glenn Mills, Todd Gabe Jan 2015

The Economic Implications Of Maine’S Changing Age Structure, James Breece, Glenn Mills, Todd Gabe

Maine Policy Review

The authors analyze the major implications of Maine’s aging population on the state’s workforce and economy. They note that there are steps that can be taken to partially mitigate the negative impacts and capitalize on the opportuni­ties associated with an aging population.


Getting From Here To There: Maine's Elder Transportation Challenge, Katherine Freund Jan 2015

Getting From Here To There: Maine's Elder Transportation Challenge, Katherine Freund

Maine Policy Review

Surveys and studies have repeatedly pointed out the problem of transportation for elders in Maine. Katherine Freund reviews Maine transportation studies and policy and suggests that the solution lies in developing private transporta­tion alternatives that are supported by technology and by appropriate public policies.


The Role Of Foundation Grantmakers In Responding To Community Aging: John T. Gorman Foundation, Tony Cipollone Jan 2015

The Role Of Foundation Grantmakers In Responding To Community Aging: John T. Gorman Foundation, Tony Cipollone

Maine Policy Review

Tony Cipollone of the John T. Gorman Foundation responds to a series of questions about the role of grantmakers in responding to community aging.


A Call To Action: Maine’S Colleges And Universities Respond To An Aging Population, Jeffrey E. Hecker, Marilyn R. Gugliucci Jan 2015

A Call To Action: Maine’S Colleges And Universities Respond To An Aging Population, Jeffrey E. Hecker, Marilyn R. Gugliucci

Maine Policy Review

Jeffrey E. Hecker and Marilyn R. Gugliucci report on the findings of the Higher Education Workgroup, which is part of the Maine Aging Initiative. They present summary information on aging-related research, gerontology/geriatrics educational curricula, and educational opportunities for older adults including retooling for employment.