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.
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
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,
