University of Maine Center on Aging

08/18/2026

Registration is now open for the 21st Annual Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium!

Join us virtually on October 21st for an important conversation about the health, legal, social, and community dimensions of solo aging. Experts and solo agers will explore the realities of growing older without reliable family support and consider how communities can better meet their needs.

Register today: https://secure.touchnet.com/C22921_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3599&SINGLESTORE=true

03/05/2026

🗓️Save the Date

Join University of Maine researcher Babak Hejrati at the Maine Science Festival for a talk on improving mobility in older adults and emerging technologies that support safer, more independent aging.

🗓️ Saturday, March 28
⏰ 2:00 - 3:00 PM
📍 Cross Insurance Center, Bangor

Learn More: https://www.facebook.com/events/1426933922417336

12/25/2025

We are excited to share that the University of Maine Center on Aging will be featured on Maine Calling to discuss AmeriCorps Seniors programs across Maine and their impact on older adults and communities statewide.

Jennifer Jain will join the conversation as a VIP caller, highlighting the Center on Aging's work and the vital role AmeriCorps Seniors plays in strengthening communities across Maine.

Listen in to Maine Calling on Monday December 29th from 11 AM to 12 PM for this upcoming conversation.

06/27/2025

Join us at the Maine Volunteer Leadership Conference on August 6th in Augusta. Get ready for insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and gain tools and strategies to support your volunteer programming! Early bird registration is open through July 28th.

Registration is now open for this year's Maine Volunteer Leadership Conference. What a lineup of exciting speakers, including keynote Angela Stone, founder and executive director of Maine Needs! Visit the event webpage to find out more.
https://volunteermaine.gov/volunteer-leaders/conference

06/09/2025

20th Annual Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium - University of Maine Center on Aging - https://mailchi.mp/4f3bcb7cbedf/20th-annual-clinical-geriatrics-colloquium-university-of-maine-center-on-aging

06/06/2025

We Need Volunteers for a Research Study!

Help us improve walking ability in older adults! Dr. Babek Hejrati at University of Maine is leading an NIH-funded study using a wearable system and new training methods.

Who Can Participate?
- Age 65+
- Walk independently
- No neurological disorders

What's in it for YOU?
- $400 compensation!
- 12 sessions over 4 weeks (approx. 1.5 hrs each)
- Short, easy walks at UMaine's New Balance Field House or Crosby Hall

Try out cool wearable tech and make a real difference in the lives of older adults!

Sign Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7CkAjr7Gf93cDvioPFbVVdq5ztJINBOWF97jzGtWNzODokg/viewform

Questions:
Contact: [email protected]

03/24/2025

Join the Tri-State Learning Collaborative on Aging at this year's annual virtual summit!

Join us for a virtual summit on aging in a changing climate on the morning of April 9th and the afternoon of the 10th. We'll explore concepts of age-equity in relation to planning for climate change and extreme weather events, and share ideas for building on the experience of older people to develop...

02/11/2025

Join our seminar on March 7 to learn how oral health impacts overall health and well-being in older adults.
Learn more and register here: https://mainecenteronaging.umaine.edu/event/the-oral-health-total-health-connection-improving-interprofessional-care-for-older-adults/

01/21/2025

A Case-Based Learning: Dementia Care Conference

THE MAINE RURAL DEMENTIA CARE TRAINING PROJECT, funded by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and administered by Northern Light Mood & Memory at Acadia Hospital, is pleased to present this dementia-focused conference.

If you work in the medical field and would like to improve clinical skills in assessment of cognitive symptoms, differential diagnosis, the latest developments in biomarkers, genomics, and treatment for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, this is the conference you’ve been waiting for!
For full event details, visit https://umaine.edu/medicine/event/a-case-based-learning-dementia-care-conference/

THE MAINE RURAL DEMENTIA CARE TRAINING PROJECT, funded by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and administered by Northern Light Mood & Memory at Acadia Hospital, is pleased to present this dementia-focused conference. If you work in the medical field and would like to improve clinic...

12/20/2024

Now Available! Understanding Ageism: From Fairy Tales to okboomer

The Center on Aging and MCD Global Health are pleased to announce the availability of the Understanding Ageism Course. The course was funded by MCD Global Health and the Collaborative for Advancing Rural Excellence + Equity (CARE2). Developed by the Center on Aging with Mary Lou Ciolfi as the lead, this will be a key resource for educating on the topic of ageism.

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Understanding Ageism:
From Fairy Tales to okboomer

In this 8-lesson course you will learn about the nature of ageism, how ageism impacts our health and costs the US healthcare system billions of dollars each year. Most importantly, you will learn what we can do to change ageist thinking and behavior and contribute to a more equitable, just society for all of us as we age.