Maine Council on Aging

08/06/2025

Amid escalating political threats to critical funding, the Maine Association of Nonprofits has partnered with the National Council of Nonprofits to launch the Nonprofits Get It Done campaign - highlighting how these vital partners show up for those in need, solve problems, and serve local communities and neighbors every single day.

Join the National Council of Nonprofits and stand with your local nonprofits, volunteers, and staff who make our communities stronger.

08/05/2025

Our 2025 Change AGEnt Summit - Stronger Together: Seizing the Opportunity of the Moment (presented by Hannaford Supermarkets) - is a proactive call to action. Together, we will explore how connection and creativity can spark innovative, culturally responsive solutions, and the actions needed to create conditions for all older people to be fully and intentionally included in all aspects of life. Registration is now open! https://bit.ly/47dEQYs

08/04/2025

Social Security is turning 90 on August 14th! AARP Maine is marking this major milestone with free and fun celebrations you won't want to miss. They're combining sweet treats, history, outdoor activities and meaningful conversations all summer long. Find an event near you. https://bit.ly/4oeW65H

08/01/2025

According to the 2025 Caregiving in the U.S. Report, there is a growing demand for family caregivers – an increase of nearly 50% since 2015. That’s 63 million people providing essential support for those with chronic, disabling, or serious health conditions. The report outlines key policy areas, such as financial support, workplace protections, and access to services, offering a roadmap to build a more supportive system for family caregivers, who form the backbone of long-term care in the U.S. Read the report here: https://bit.ly/45aEPSB

07/31/2025

Congratulations to Kennebunk Police Officer Candice Simeoni! She has been named Maine's new elder justice investigator, a position funded by a two-year federal grant. Maine is the first state in the nation to receive such a grant. Simeoni will investigate elder fraud and abuse – crimes that can be committed by strangers or family members. https://bit.ly/454acOr

07/31/2025

Thank you to the 340+ organizations and individuals from Caribou to Lubec to York who joined the MCOA, Goodwill Northern New England and Center for the Advancement of Rural Living by signing on to a letter to U.S. Senator Susan Collins, urging her support for continued funding for AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors in the 2026 federal budget. In a letter to Collins, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, we also raised concerns about the ongoing withholding of congressionally approved funds and highlighted the impact of funding decisions on critical community services in the state. Read more about why this funding is so critical here: https://bit.ly/3U4MMDN

07/31/2025

All Harpswell residents are welcome to visit HAH's Sharing Tables every Wednesday afternoon through the early fall, including this week on July 30th.

Sharing Tables brings fresh produce to three Harpswell locations from 1-4 pm (or as long as it lasts) each Wednesday through October. Gardeners are encouraged to bring in excess produce for share with others in the community. Produce is free to anyone who will use it.

Find tables at Cundy's Harbor Community Church of the Nazarene, 863 Cundy's Harbor Road; Elijah Kellogg Congregational Church, 917 Harpswell Neck Road; and Orr's Island Library, Maine at 1699 Harpswell Islands Road.

07/31/2025

07/30/2025

A BIG shout out to Aroostook Regional Transportation System (ARTS) for the successful and highly popular launch of the Aroostook Workforce Connector program. County residents now have access to free, door-to-door rides to and from their place of work. ARTS is working to secure funding to add more buses and keep them rolling. Congratulations!

The Aroostook Regional Transportation System launched a pilot Workforce Connector program under a DOT grant. Now, it wants to secure funding to keep the buses rolling.

07/29/2025

Loneliness has serious health consequences. This AARP article offers 12 creative ways families can provide an older loved one with social opportunities that keep them engaged and inspired. There are some great ideas here! Check it out:

Loneliness has serious health consequences. Here’s how to keep your loved one engaged and inspired

07/28/2025

Congratulations to Kathy Brooks of Greene, Maine for being honored for her 4+ years of volunteerism at SeniorsPlus, Western Maine's designated Area Agency on Aging, with the 2025 Margaret Ross Award. The backbone of Maine's Agencies on Aging are the dedicated people who volunteer their time and talents to enrich the lives of older people and adults with disabilities. We salute you! (Kathy, right, is pictured with Holly Zielinski, outgoing Board Chair at SeniorsPlus.)

LEWISTON- Kathy Brooks of Greene was honored at the June 30 annual meeting of SeniorsPlus with the presentation of the 2025 Margaret Ross Award. Brooks was honored for more than four years of…

07/25/2025

The healthspan imperative - if we want longer lives to truly become better lives, we must shift our focus from simply extending lifespan to improving healthspan. That requires new thinking in prevention, technology, policy, and planning. Read more about it: https://bit.ly/46fJ6X0