When Southern Maine Agency on Aging opened its new Adult Day Program in Portland, Lynda saw an opportunity that felt both familiar and hopeful. “The Adult Day Program at the Portland Center has been amazing for my mother, Joan,” Lynda
Maine is the oldest state in the nation by median age, with 23 percent of residents age 65 and older and more than 310,000 older adults contributing to communities across the state. As this population continues to grow, so does
Frank and Gaetane met 20 years ago at the 50+ Club in Biddeford, right across from Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s Biddeford Community Café. Frank likes to point out that they have been attending the Community Café since its very beginning, the same amount
In this month’s Nutrition Education article, SMAA Meals on Wheels Dietician, Elizabeth Varga, shares “Heart Health and Saturated Fats.” While heart health is important to talk about all year round, we can use the month of February to really dive
For EJ and Lynne Lovett, love is right there in the name. After 55 years of marriage, their partnership continues to shape how they spend their time, including delivering Meals on Wheels together. College sweethearts, the Lovetts have long believed
Ken and Polly met in college, fell in love, and are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year. Today, they volunteer together through Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s Meals on Wheels program, serving older adults in their Biddeford community while continuing a lifelong commitment
James, 75, lives alone in a rural area of Sanford, where transportation challenges and long stretches without company are part of everyday life. Diagnosed with spinal stenosis, James can no longer drive safely, and even short trips can be painful.
Before becoming a Southern Maine Agency on Aging Money Minders volunteer, Cheryl was a Tax-Aide counselor for ten years. During COVID, she was part of a small team of Tax-Aide volunteers offering pop-up, walk-in sessions to help community members with
In this month’s Nutrition Education article, SMAA Meals on Wheels Dietician, Elizabeth Varga, shares “Immunity Boosting Tips to Take You into the New Year.” As we head into the new year with the cold winter weather, you may be wondering
Eleanor lives alone in rural Acton. Because of ongoing health issues, she can no longer drive, and there is no public transportation in town. She cannot get to the grocery store or into town for basic needs. Most days, she
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
Over the past year, Southern Maine Agency on Aging has experienced one of the most significant periods of growth in its history – an expansion driven by one clear goal: ensuring that older adults across Southern Maine can access the
“Going Dancing”: How the Sam L. Cohen Adult Day Program Supported Lucille and her Family When their mother, Muriel, was diagnosed with dementia four years ago, a close-knit family of siblings found themselves navigating new territory. “We’re very fortunate,” Lucille
