The Maine Council on Aging visited the Maine State House last year in support of a bill that addresses the direct-care worker shortage. Direct-care workers make it possible for older people to remain in their homes. Photo: MCOAMaine is the oldest state in the country where 21 percent of residents are over the age of 65. It is also the most rural state, which can make it difficult for older people to access services.
In this podcast Jess Maurer, executive director of the Maine Council on Aging, discusses the challenges older Mainers face from transportation to housing, and how the association is supporting diverse older Mainers.
MaineCF’s issue areas include supporting older people and how to keep them thriving in our communities.
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