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New report says Maine needs 2,300 additional care workers to meet demand
The Maine Center for Economic Policy found that 23,500 hours of approved home care for older adults are not fulfilled each week.
Mainers unable to find caregivers for all authorized home care hours
One care coordination agency had more than 750 people approved for home care who had no help at all, with demand expected to grow.
A place for women in recovery, and their kids
Safe Harbor in Machias is one of just two certified recovery homes in the state that allows women to bring their children.
Maine’s health department rarely investigates when residents wander away from their care facilities
Elopement — when a resident wanders out of a care home — is a real risk, particularly for people with dementia. But in the vast majority of cases in the state, the facilities are never inspected and rarely sanctioned.
Machias hospital turns to mediation amid union negotiations
The union's chief nursing representative said wages and concerns about patient safety are the main stumbling blocks.
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