Explore personal stories, updates from our work, and coverage from local news outlets about how we’re helping Mainers age well in the communities and places they love.
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,
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
Give today. “Being alone is like being in jail without bars.” That’s how Eleanor describes her life. She lives alone in rural Acton. Because of serious health issues, she can no longer drive. There is no public transportation. No nearby
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