缅因州老年人在自愿运输和早期规划的帮助下,越来越多地选择退休社区,以保障安全、健康和社会联系。 Maine seniors increasingly choose retirement communities for safety, health, and social connection, aided by volunteer transport and early planning.

由于健康状况下降,配偶丧生或安全问题, 老年人正面临越来越多的艰难选择, 选择在现场老龄化或搬到老年人居住社区. Older Mainers are increasingly facing tough choices about aging in place or moving to senior living communities due to health declines, loss of a spouse, or safety concerns. 许多人,如82岁的Sherlyn Morrissette和97岁的Paula Hodgdon, 以社会联系和支持为由,在移居退休社区后发现生活状况有所改善。 Many, like 82-year-old Sherlyn Morrissette and 97-year-old Paula Hodgdon, found improved well-being after relocating to retirement communities, citing social connection and support. 由于健康问题或与年龄有关的下降——80岁及80岁以上的人中有72%不再持有许可证——往往促使停止驾驶,导致许多人使用免费的志愿人员交通方案。 Driving cessation, often prompted by health issues or age-related decline—72% of those 80 and older no longer hold licenses—leads many to use free volunteer transportation programs. 国家有1 000多个辅助生活设施,85岁以上的居民有近一半以上,专家们敦促及早规划,包括预先指示、委托书和住房改造,以保持独立和生活质量。 With over 1,000 assisted living facilities in the state and nearly half of residents over 85, experts urge early planning, including advance directives, power of attorney, and home modifications, to maintain independence and quality of life.