Empowering Lifelong Well-being in Southern Maine

Join us in supporting a community where every individual ages with dignity.

Our Programs

Explore our wide range of services designed to support aging individuals, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in Southern Maine.


giving

Support SMAA in improving the
well-being of older adults. Your gift allows us to continue to respond to the growing needs of aging Mainers.

volunteer Services

From being a Phone Pal, to delivering Meals on Wheels, to counseling clients on Medicare,  there are plenty of ways for you to join us!

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Serving Our Communities for Over 50 Years

For 50 years, the Southern Maine Agency on Aging has been the focal point in Cumberland and York counties for resources, services, and information to empower older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers to live to their fullest potential.

Adult Day Programs

SMAA’s Adult Day Programs are geared toward older adults with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We foster close personal relationships with and between members which stimulates the brain, effectively slowing down the memory loss process while combating depression and isolation.  

Contact Leah D’Amour, ldamour@smaaa.org or 207.396.6552  with questions about eligibility and enrollment and to schedule a tour.

Jim and Kathy’s Story

Help SMAA provide support for older Mainers like Jim and Kathy. On a warm October afternoon, Jim reflects on life with his wife, Kathy, who is a member at Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s (SMAA) Adult Day Program. “We met

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Nutrition Education: Crazy about canned goods

By: Elizabeth Varga, SMAA Meals on Wheels Dietician  A common misconception is that all canned foods are bad. This comes from the idea that they contain too much salt or don’t have many nutrients after processing. This isn’t necessarily the

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SMAA programs are now available at our Springvale location!

SMAA’s new Springvale location at the Anderson Learning Center is officially open! Here are some program highlights. We are accepting members at our Adult Day Program geared toward individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The stimulating activities and environment help

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“Every member feels seen.”

Last month, SMAA honored Kerri Berman as our Volunteer of the Year. Her speech touched all of our hearts, and we wanted it to reach all of yours as well. Good morning. I’m thrilled to be here, so grateful to

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SMAA members reach new heights

Thanks to a generous grant from the I’m Still Here Foundation, Southern Maine Agency on Aging will be pioneering a rock-climbing program for older adults living with dementia and their caregivers. By embracing adventure and exploration, adaptive rock climbing offers

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