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Use of antipsychotics in Maine nursing homes climbs
After an initial crackdown and decline, the rate of the powerful medications given to nursing home residents has ticked back up in recent years.
Study finds treating self-neglect among older adults can prevent later abuse
Researchers point to an advocacy program in Maine that works with Adult Protective Services as one solution to preventing exploitation.
Health care advocates prioritize gun violence in new legislative session
The opioid crisis and reimbursement rates also are high on lists for groups hoping to see progress before the session adjourns in April.
Long term care leaders urge more funding to prevent more closures of nursing homes
Some 23 nursing homes have closed in the past decade in Maine.
How we investigated Maine’s assisted living facilities
We submitted more than a dozen records requests and sifted through 331 inspection documents.
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