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
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Frank and Gaetane met 20 years ago at the 50+ Club in Biddeford, right across from Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s Biddeford Community Café. Frank likes to point out that they have been attending the Community Café since its very beginning, the same amount
Explore our wide range of services designed to support aging individuals, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in Southern Maine.
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.
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!
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.
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 Nicole Garrity, ngarrity@smaaa.org or 207.396.6508 with questions about eligibility and enrollment and to schedule a tour.