About
Helping Mainers age well at home.
For over 50 years Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) has helped enrich the lives of older adults and their caregivers in Cumberland and York counties. Along with serving as a hub of information and resources, SMAA addresses a wide range of concerns for older Mainers, including nutrition, wellness, social isolation, finances, housing, and respite.
Founded in 1973 under the authority of the federal Older Americans Act, SMAA is a non-profit organization dedicated to planning and implementing social services for adults aged 60 and older, prioritizing people with the greatest economic and social need, including
- low-income individuals (over 1/3 of SMAA clients live below the federal poverty line)
- BIPOC communities
- and individuals residing in rural areas
As the focal point in Cumberland and York counties for resources, services, and information for older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers, SMAA programs address a variety of issues, be they financial, medical, social, or personal. At the same time that our direct service programs are empowering individuals to live to their fullest potential, we are also advocating at the state level for changes to the systems that oppress our most vulnerable citizens.
From fighting food insecurity and homelessness to increasing engagement in socially vulnerable towns to growing our community partner network to battling the social isolation epidemic — SMAA’s dedicated staff, partners, supporters, and large network of volunteers are implementing solutions to the increased health disparities we see in our communities.
The Southern Maine Agency on Aging is one of five Agencies on Aging that serve the state of Maine. If you live in Maine, but do not live in Cumberland or York counties, please contact the Agency that serves your area.
Area Plan
The Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s Area Plan for 2020-2024 is available for download via PDF:
Report to the Community for the Fiscal Year 2023
Over the past year, the Southern Maine Agency on Aging has continued to adapt, refine, and flex our strategic priorities to keep our clients and community front and center. During fiscal year 2023, SMAA served 28,690 individuals. Key highlights include:
- Delivering 230,104 nutritious and delicious meals through our Meals on Wheels program
- Providing 16,846 hours of care and support at our Adult Day Program in Biddeford
- Coordinating 8,537 COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations administered through the AgeWise Maine Initiative
- Providing 15,766 hours of respite to family caregivers
- Offering resources and support to the 6,742 people who called our Information and Referral line
- Providing one-on-one Medicare Counseling to 1,329 individuals
