Frances didn’t set out looking for a volunteer role. For a few years, she had been part of the Southern Maine Agency on Aging community, taking part in A Matter of Balance and Gentle Exercise classes and finding ways to stay active and engaged.
During Older Americans Month, we recognize the experiences, contributions, and lasting impact of older adults in our communities, and the many ways they continue to champion their health through connection, purpose, and engagement. For many, one of those ways is
Bruce worked for 15 years as a shift supervisor at Milestone. During that time, he was part of a housing program he believed would carry him through retirement. But when he retired, that stability suddenly changed. The program didn’t adjust to his
Keep Your Eye on These Nutrients – Key Nutrients That Help Support Vision and Eye Health by Elizabeth Varga, MS, LD, RDN Nutrition and its relation to eye health may be commonly overlooked, especially if you have had normal eye
On the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, the energy at Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s Adult Day Program at its new Portland Center is unmistakable. That’s when a team of dedicated Unum employees pulls up a chair, joins
Karen began her volunteer journey with Southern Maine Agency on Aging in 2019. A former South Berwick resident and now living in Kittery, she understands Southern York County well, including the quiet, rural pockets that exist just beyond busy town
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.