Southern Maine Agency on Aging has received a $99,731 grant from the Alzheimer’s Association Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI) to expand access to dementia-specific respite care for people living with dementia and their caregivers across York and Cumberland counties.
Lynn spent 30 years working as a psychotherapist, first in an outpatient hospital and later in private practice, listening to and supporting people in her community. She was proud of the warm and welcoming office atmosphere she created for her
Michelle has a gift for making people smile and plenty of stories to share. “I’m from Brooklyn. Of course I love to talk!” she said. Michelle spent 40 years in Brooklyn, New York, where she shared her life with her husband, Allan. They knew
Doing Well by Doing Good For more than 30 years, Kennebunk Savings has believed that a successful business should do more than serve its customers. It should strengthen the communities where those customers live, work, and raise their families. That
As the nation’s oldest state, Maine is confronting the housing challenges of an aging population earlier than much of the country. While that reality presents significant challenges, it also creates an opportunity to develop practical solutions that can help older
For Melvin, 95, Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s Care Coordination team has been a lifeline. Care Coordination is exactly what it sounds like: helping older adults navigate multiple, often overlapping challenges such as housing, health, social connection, and benefits so
Explore our wide range of services designed to support aging individuals, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in Southern Maine.
Support SMAA in improving the
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.
Contact Nicole Garrity, ngarrity@smaaa.org or 207.396.6508 with questions about eligibility and enrollment and to schedule a tour.