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flag In Maine, seniors face rising poverty due to low fixed incomes, high costs, and scarce affordable housing.

flag In Maine, many older adults struggle financially, with 36% of residents over 60 earning $20,000 or less annually, facing rising costs for housing, food, and healthcare. flag Women over 75 are twice as likely to live in poverty due to lower lifetime earnings and caregiving breaks. flag Fixed incomes from Social Security and retirement savings are insufficient as living costs outpace them, especially in rural areas where housing consumes over 35% of income for many seniors. flag Affordable senior housing is in short supply, with waitlists lasting three to five years, and older adults are increasingly becoming homeless—the fastest-growing group in the U.S. homeless population. flag Mobile home residents face rent hikes, prompting local rent stabilization efforts. flag Despite state initiatives and age-friendly community programs, systemic challenges in healthcare access, caregiving, and infrastructure persist, making long-term stability difficult for many retirees.

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