News and Awareness

11.24.24 - Maine proposes major staffing changes for residential care facilities - The Maine Monitor
10.15.24 - How have Maine's abuse support groups helped you? - Bangor Daily News
6.19.24 - AARP teams up with Maine Legal Services for the Elderly for abuse prevention event - WGME
12.21.23 - Maine organizations unite to offer free legal advice for Lewiston shooting victims | WGME
12.17.23 - Maine's probate courts are ripe for reform (themainemonitor.org)
11.1.23 - Caring for the Caregivers | Maine Public
7.12.23 - Understanding and addressing the elder abuse epidemic | Maine Public
5.22.22 - Letter to the editor: Age-friendly solutions needed to Maine's housing crisis - Portland Press Herald
2.4.22 - Governor Mills releases plan to combat elder abuse in Maine - Portland Press Herald
2.4.22 - Experts outline recommendations to prevent abuse, neglect of older Mainers - WPFO/Fox 23 Maine
2.4.22 - Governor Mills Releases Historic Elder Justice Roadmap - State of Maine, Office of Governor Janet T. Mills
9.7.21 - Maine Has Staved Off Eviction Wave by Giving Out Rent Relief Faster Than Other States - Bangor Daily News
7.30.21 - Maine Community Foundation's Statewide Fund Advisors Award $206,000 in Grants to 22 Nonprofits - Bangor Daily News
4.25.21 - We Must Work Together to Achieve Equal Justice - Bangor Daily News
9.23.20 - With Foundation support, Elder Justice Coordinating Partnership holds first meeting - John T. Gorman Foundation
9.23.20 - First Meeting of Elder Justice Coordinating Partnership Held Wednesday - WABI 5
10.24.19 - Maine Governor Mills Signs Executive Order to Prevent Elder Abuse - U. S. News and World Report
10.23.19 - Governor Mills Signs Executive Order Aiming to Combat Elder Abuse - WABI 5
12.26.17 - Our View: Elder financial abuse often a family affair - Portland Press Herald
12.21.17 - Report: Elderly Mainers Lost At Least $28 Million In 6 Years to Exploitation - MPBN
12.20.17 - Maine's elderly lost $28M to financial exploitation - Bangor Daily News
6.14.17 - Elder Abuse - MPBN "Maine Calling" Radio Show
4.10.17 - Free legal aid has positive economic impact, UMaine report says - Portland Press Herald
12.20.16 - Shining a Light on Senior Financial Exploitation in Maine - Bangor Daily News
12.6.16 - Elder abuse – Often the kin did it: Feds to collect data. - The Washington Post
12.3.16 - Elder abuse on rise in Maine - Fox 22 WFVX/abc 7 Bangor
12.1.16 - If Your Parent Has A Guardian, Be On Guard - Forbes
12.1.16 - Lack of data makes financial abuse of seniors nearly impossible to measure, Collins’ committee told - Portland Press Herald
4.15 - Civil Legal Aid Supports Federal Efforts to Help Prevent Elder Abuse - U.S. Department of Justice Access to Justice Initiative
3.12.15 - Maine Task Force Recommends More Resources to Fight Exploitation of Elderly - Portland Press Herald
2.10.14 - Maine Banks, Credit Unions Launch New Program to Stop Elder Financial Abuse - Bangor Daily News
2.10.14 - Maine Task Force to Focus on Prosecution of Elder Abuse Cases - Portland Press Herald
11.12.13 - Challenge of Our Age Special Report - All In the Family: Cedric & Pauline Long - Maine Sunday Telegram
7.23.13 - Mature Lifestyle Show - Elder Abuse: Financial Exploitation - YouTube
6.27.13 - No Higher Calling: Representing Victims of Financial Exploitation - ABA BiFocal
1.16.13 - Grant Funds Full Time Attorney to Offer Free Legal Aid to Seniors Downeast - Bangor Daily News
1.15.13 - Financial Exploitation of the Elderly - MPBN "Maine Calling" Radio Show
1.2013 - Protecting Mom & Dads Money: What to Do When You Suspect Financial Abuse - Consumer Reports
12.11.12 - Official: 85 Percent of Elders Abused in Maine Never Report It - Bangor Daily News
8.2.12 - Elderly Brooks Man, Victim of Financial Exploitation, Tells His Story - Bangor Daily News
6.27.12 - Elder Abuse Case in Lincoln County Exposes Pattern of Manipulation - Bangor Daily News
7.10.11 - Elderly Abuse a Growing Problem - Kennebec Journal
11.17.10 - Lawyer Helps Woman Keep House, Wins Award - Bangor Daily News
10.16.10 - UMaine Study Focuses on Older Mainers’ Legal Needs - Bangor Daily News
6.9.10 - Service to Help Seniors in Debt - Bangor Daily News