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
John Holland will tell you he’s a planner. “I always have been.” After nearly 40 years in a demanding professional career, he started thinking about what life after retirement might look like and how he wanted to spend his time.
Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s Phone Pals program is a way Paul Gillis reaches people who might otherwise go days without conversation. “Being a Phone Pal volunteer is a way that I can help people,” he said. “As we age,
As our volunteers, community ambassadors, supporters, and partners—your voice matters! The Maine Legislature is currently considering The Older Mainers Act, LD 814, which funds programs and services provided by Maine’s Agencies on Aging. These programs help older adults stay safe,
Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s Respite Care Companion Program was recently featured in the Portland Press Herald and the Maine Sunday Telegram by staff writer Gillian Graham. The program connects volunteers with older adults living with memory loss while providing
Celebrating National Nutrition Month During the month of March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics promotes informed food choices, healthy eating patterns, and physical activity, often centered around a common theme. This March is all about Discovering the Power of
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.