Love is powerful.
So is support.

Register today for the Maine Family Caregiver Summit.

For more than 50 years, Southern Maine Agency on Aging has been a trusted place to turn for older adults, families, caregivers, and community partners. On Monday, October 5, we’re sharing a new name for that same trusted organization. Our

Caregiving can begin with small things: checking in on a parent, driving a spouse to appointments, or helping a neighbor with groceries. Over time, those small things can become a larger responsibility. You may find yourself making decisions you never

Maine has the highest percentage of older adults in the nation. For nationally recognized aging expert, consumer researcher, and Age Frontier founder Matt Thornhill, that is not a problem to solve. It is an opportunity that could define the next

“I was eating peanut butter and jelly three times a day.” That’s what Larry told us. At 77 years old, after a lifetime of hard work, that was all he could manage. After spending decades taking care of others, Larry

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