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Issues facing older Mainers, from long-term care to aging in place

Younger woman smiling and putting arm around older, white-haired woman
Luciana Santerre

Family caregivers provide more than $2 billion dollars worth of services to Maine each year, but lack real pay and much needed support. That’s one of the conclusions of a new report by AARP “Valuing the Invaluable”, which examines the state’s caregiving and long-term services, and what they provide for older Mainers. We’ll discuss what’s needed for: aging in place, Paid Family Medical Leave, and services in Maine to support family caregivers and their loved ones.

Panelists:
Noël Bonam, state director, AARP Maine
Brenda Gallant, executive director, Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

VIP callers:
Paul Saucier, director, Maine DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services
TBD, Southern Maine Agency on Aging
Valerie Sauda, chief nurse administrator, associate professor, School of Nursing, Husson University

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Jonathan was born in Monsey, New York. A field trip to Washington, DC when he was in 7th grade started him on his circuitous path to a career in public radio. The trip inspired a love of politics and led to his desire to one day call DC home. After graduating from Grinnell College, he worked on a couple of campaigns in Iowa (presidential and congressional) and moved to Washington, DC.