Many older adults live alone, and for some, days can pass without a meaningful conversation. Without regular connection, loneliness can quietly take hold. After returning to Maine and securing housing following a period of homelessness, Nancy found herself living alone
In this month’s Nutrition Education article, SMAA Meals on Wheels Dietician, Elizabeth Varga, shares “Budget Friendly, Shelf-Stable Recipes.” Budget Friendly, Shelf-Stable Recipes The following recipes use shelf-stable ingredients or items commonly found at your local food pantry. Feel free to
Across Southern Maine, volunteers at the Southern Maine Agency on Aging are creating moments of connection, comfort, and care for older adults. Their experiences reflect the many ways kindness can take shape — through a meal, a conversation, a shared
Explore our wide range of services designed to support aging individuals, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in Southern Maine.
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well-being of older adults. Your gift allows us to continue to respond to the growing needs of aging Mainers.
From being a Phone Pal, to delivering Meals on Wheels, to counseling clients on Medicare, there are plenty of ways for you to join us!
For 50 years, the Southern Maine Agency on Aging has been the focal point in Cumberland and York counties for resources, services, and information to empower older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers to live to their fullest potential.
SMAA’s Adult Day Programs are geared toward older adults with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We foster close personal relationships with and between members which stimulates the brain, effectively slowing down the memory loss process while combating depression and isolation.
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