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
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
For Karen, volunteering with Southern Maine Agency on Aging has become a natural extension of the values that have guided her throughout her life. As both a volunteer and a caregiver, she was looking for a way to stay involved in her community while
On Wednesday, June 17, Southern Maine Agency on Aging welcomed more than 500 reasons to celebrate. At our Volunteer Appreciation Event, the Gratitude Garden Party, volunteers from across York and Cumberland counties gathered for an afternoon of recognition and connection.
When Larry talks about his wife, Mary Barbara, his voice softens. The two were married for 54 years after meeting at his best friend’s wedding. “My jaw hit the floor when I first saw her,” he says with a smile. “She was
When Dineas reflects on the support she has received from Southern Maine Agency on Aging, she talks less about programs and paperwork and more about people. “All these people are so busy,” she said, “and they just keep helping me.”
When David was 63, his life changed in an instant. A hemorrhagic stroke left him with lasting health challenges, including short-term memory loss. At the time, David was living outside the United States. Without access to the rehabilitation services he needed,
Bill Hall spent 33 years in the Air Force, followed by 14 years at Martin’s Point Health Care. At Martin’s Point, his military background helped him transition into work connected to military health care, where he developed a strong understanding
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.
