Karen Harant
On Thursday, Sept. 14, Eastern Area Agency on Aging celebrated 50 years of caring for its community as the organization hosted a birthday breakfast at Jeff’s Catering. More than 150 attendees attended breakfast, an awards presentation, and a keynote speech from Mary Lou Ciolfi, JD, from the University of Maine’s…
MoreThe Furry Friends Foodbank is holding a month-long fundraising campaign called Paws for a Cause, in which, each week, the organization will share stories about how the program has impacted themselves and their pet’s lives. Prior to the beginning of August, members of the organization invited members of our FFFB…
MoreFor the first time since 2019, Eastern Area Agency on Aging (EAAA) hosted its annual Healthy Aging Expo on May 18, at the Anah Shriners in Bangor. This year’s expo, presented by AgingME: Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, brought together over 70 vendors ranging from health insurance, home care, hospice, caregiver…
MoreOn behalf of the EAAA Board, we are excited to share the news that Interim ExecutiveDirector, Tabatha Caso, has accepted the role as Executive Director.The board’s decision to offer this leadership role took into consideration a few factors.Notably, Tabatha received high praise in a 3-month review of her time as…
MoreGeriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program The Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) promotes development of the health care workforce and quality care for older adults through community-based programs that equip patients, families, and caregivers with the knowledge and skills to improve quality of care and health outcomes among older adults. Maine’s GWEP—known as AgingME…
MoreLegal Services for the Elderly provides free, high quality legal services to Maine’s socially and economically needy elderly age 60 and over. Visit Maine LSE
MoreA group exercise class for people with arthritis and/or arthritis-related disease, are new to exercise or have been sedentary for quite a while, or are returning to exercise after recovering from illness or injury. This class provides safe ways to stay active, reduce pain, and move more easily. Learn from…
MoreThe Novel Classics Book Club is a unique club, where members meet to discuss the title of the month. This is a peer group where any intimidation of participating in a group setting is eliminated. Adults who are home bound are more than welcome. They are provided with an 800…
MoreArt and crafting classes are offered several times a month at the Durgin Center. These unique classes are hosted by local teachers and instructors who bring creativity and enjoyment to the classroom. Activities range from painting to pottery and a variety of other activities. Check out our monthly calendar to…
MoreFamily Caregiver Program A caregiver is a family member, friend or neighbor who is an informal provider of care. As a person providing care for an older adult or a person with dementia you are faced with an enormous amount of responsibility and work. Often there are no others there…
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