My experience of being a new Mainer working with Mainers, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities from different backgrounds helped me understand my new home, Maine, better. I am writing in support of Question 1, the Universal Homecare Initiative, because I am a home care worker and have firsthand experience about the struggles of many […]

It is the time for voters to pay attention to Question 1. Passage of the initiative is so important for all Maine senior citizens, veterans and people with disabilities. That is one of the important components in the initiative when it comes to elderly citizens’ lives. The initiative would help senior citizens who need support, […]

On Election Day this year, Maine voters have an incredible opportunity before them — Question 1, the Universal Homecare Initiative. It would ensure that all Maine senior citizens, veterans and disabled folks could stay at home as long as possible. Everyone needs a little help as they age and doing things becomes more difficult. The […]

I hope that the voters of Maine pass Question 1 in November — the Universal Homecare ballot initiative. Older Mainers, veterans and those with disabilities deserve the freedom to choose how and where they live and age instead of being forced into nursing homes. Family care-giving can be physically, emotionally and financially draining. Question 1 […]

I hope that the voters of Maine will vote to pass the universal home care initiative in November. It makes common sense to take care of the elderly. After all that they have done and endured, senior citizens deserve to age at home, with their things and with their loved ones. No one wants to […]

I am supporting Question 1 in November, the home care initiative. I believe that all Maine senior citizens and people who live with disabilities should be able to stay at home, where they are most comfortable and where they can be near loved ones. Currently, my mother is taking care of my great-aunt full-time. She […]

I am a 55-year-old female survivor of ovarian and thyroid cancer, as well as cancerous polyps found in the colon. I have degenerative bone disease, fibromyalgia and arthritis. I can see the day when I will need help around the house. I do not want to go to a nursing home. I also do not […]

I appeal to all Mainers who are voting in November. I believe that is it necessary to have home care that can provide help to those in need. I will be voting “yes” on Question 1, for universal home care. It would help those who have financial struggles. For those who have a family member […]