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Silverwire, Lenard W. Kaye
Silverwire, Lenard W. Kaye
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
he Silverwire Newsletter is a triannual publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include the publication of findings from a year long study on substance abuse assessment, updates around the senior college program, and a summary of the Center on Aging's volunteer work within the Bangor community.
Healthy Aging, Mary Walsh, Peggy Haynes, Chris Sady, Matt L'Italien
Healthy Aging, Mary Walsh, Peggy Haynes, Chris Sady, Matt L'Italien
Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation
It has been scientifically proven that preventative measures such as regular physical activity and healthy eating are crucial in maintaining good health, reducing the impact of disease, delaying disability, and reducing the need for expensive long term care for older adults. Among individuals in Maine aged 65 or older, 43 percent are overweight, 18 percent are obese, and 36 percent do not do any leisure time physical activities. Most of these individuals suffer from one or more chronic health problems. This can be avoided by incorporating moderate physical activity, good nutrition, and no smoking, thus delaying disability by as much …
Informal Caregiving, Julie Ann Scott, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Informal Caregiving, Julie Ann Scott, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation
With advances in medicine and nutrition resulting in longevity comes increased risk of debilitating diseases, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. Although trained professionals can provide care to these individuals, simple aspects of care may be provided by family members or friends. There are now over 52.4 million informal caregivers in the United States. Although informal caregiving comes with personal rewards, it also has emotional, physical, and financial challenges. This role is underappreciated, yet is crucial to society. Sixty-five percent of older individuals with long-term care needs rely exclusively on family and friends for assistance. The economic …
Meeting Maine’S Need For Frontline Workers In Long-Term Care And Service Options, Lisa Pohlmann, Maine Center For Economic Policy
Meeting Maine’S Need For Frontline Workers In Long-Term Care And Service Options, Lisa Pohlmann, Maine Center For Economic Policy
Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation
Thousands of workers across Maine and the nation provide assistance and health care for elders as well as adults and children with disabilities. The Maine Department of Labor estimates that there were about 17,600 direct care workers employed in 2005, which does not include self-employed workers in private pay arrangements. As baby boomers retire over the next 20 years, the demand for direct care and personal assistance services will continue to grow, making direct care occupations some of the highest demand jobs in the state. There is already a labor shortage in this area of work, and thus long-term consumers …
An Older Adult’S Rights, University Of Maine Center On Aging
An Older Adult’S Rights, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation
It is important to remember that older adults have rights just like every other individual. These include the right to medical care, to live free from abuse, to feel safe, to report abuse without fear of retaliation, to determine how your money is spent, to appropriate food and clothing, to be happy, among others. To make a report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an incapacitated or dependent adult, call Adult Protective Services at 1-800-624-8404. For more information about elder abuse and resources in your community, contact your local Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-353-3371.