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1. Maine: Your Area Agencies on Aging at Work

   The Older Americans Act of 1965 created the Administration on Aging as the federal level advocate and coordinator of services for the elderly.  Area Agencies on Aging were created as the local-state agencies charged with advocating for … Continue

2. Maine Gets New Area Agencies on Aging Director

   The Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging is pleased to announce that Jessica Maurer, Esq. is the new Executive Director. Jessica worked as an attorney in the Maine Office of the Attorney General for nearly two … Continue

3. Maine is filled with Wise Owls

   When we focus on some of the coverage of Gov. Lepage, we might think that Maine is filled with wise guys, but in reality, it’s filled with wise owls. Artist Jess Esch has painted a vivid picture … Continue

4. Maine Retirement Living:alternative home buying options

   Are you trying to downsize but worried about either selling your house or getting a mortgage for that new condo? Yarmouth Community Services is hosting a class Wednesday night, 6-8 p.m., at Yarmouth High School, on financing … Continue

5. Best Grandparents Ever: Big Trucks and Little Kids

   Grandparents of Maine, don’t miss this fabulous event designed especially for little kids! On April 10, United Way of Androscoggin County, together with their community partners in the Young Child Taskforce, is celebrating the Week of the Young … Continue

6. What Do Seniors Do Online?

   Over the past two years Advantage Home Care has seen significant growth in online inquiries about its services directly from elderly clients. In doing some research on the trends in senior use of the web I have … Continue

7. Planning Ahead for Long Term Care

   Join Kerry Peabody of Clark Insurance for an educational workshop “Planning Ahead for Long Term Care” Let’s face it – most of us will be affected by long term care at some point, either when we need … Continue