Rick of Winslow, ME Look at the bright side: Home health care assistance is one of the fastest growing professions in the US. If Maine doesn't pay you what you think is adequate wages, check around with other States.report abuse

fishin of Waterville, ME Helen

I don't know what you earn. For all I know it could be substantially above the average wage here in Maine, (though I doubt that very much), but I do know that what you are paid and the costs of keeping a person in their own home is insignificant when compared to the cost of nursing homes or assisted living facilities. I do hope the State is not so short-sighted as to decrease its support of your profession but rather look to the long term and recognize the invaluable benefit you and your fellow workers provide to society. I hope, despite it's own financial problems, the state increases its support and gives carers the financial and benefit stability they deserve.report abuse