Her Alzheimer’s diagnosis took 2 years. New blood tests might help others get answers sooner
Not all insurance companies cover the tests, which help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. But some do, and more may in the future.
‘Just dead ends’: Daughter said investigation into father’s care left her in the dark
Unable to feed or bathe himself, her father lived in squalor and developed a bone infection. How thorough was an investigation into his caregivers? The state declined to provide answers.
5 facts about agency that investigates abuse and neglect of older Mainers
Questions and answers about Adult Protective Services and how it operates.
Small fixes help older Mainers stay in their homes
Bath Housing’s Comfortably Home program is one of several in the state that provide free repairs to older adults under a certain income threshold.
She buries the dead who have no one left to say goodbye
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