EAAA Announces New Board President! |
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Eastern Area Agency on Aging is pleased to announce the election of Jaime Rogers as the Board President after the previous President, Ellen Angel, chose to step down to focus on her business and family. EAAA is very thankful for Ellen's leadership the past 5 years. Ellen looks forward to new leadership of the board and feels "fresh ideas and new energy are very beneficial". Ellen and Jaime have been meeting to ensure a successful transition. |
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| Jaime has been on our Board, including the Executive Committee and Chair of the Fundraising committee, since 2018. Prior to her Board work, Jaime has been involved with the agency and other Area Agencies on Aging in her role as Director of Community and Behavioral Health Services for Northern Light Health and her role as Geriatric Behavior Consultant and Integration Specialist throughout Penobscot and Piscataquis counties in many long term care, skilled, and assisted living facilities.
Jaime supports age friendly communities, aging in place, and healthy living at all ages and stages to improve quality of life and ability to live independently in the locations we choose for as long as we are able. She is excited to provide leadership to the Board and facilitate decision making that continues to grow the Agency and its services, especially in regions that are outside of the Greater Bangor/Brewer areas.
Jaime is passionate about sustainable giving that increases the EAAA’s financial solvency, guaranteeing services and supports are available for the growing number of Maine people in Washington, Hancock, Penobscot, and Piscataquis counties who benefit from and need them.
In her personal life, Jaime enjoys running, spending time with her family, and every kind of adventure that is spent outside or with loved ones. |
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|   | Eastern Area Agency on Aging re-launched its longstanding event with a new name: the Healthy Aging Expo. Hosted on May 18th at the Anah Shrine in Bangor, the expo was a smashing success! The event brought together many area businesses, services, and vendors, aimed at connecting our community members with valuable resources. Over 900 people flowed through the doors, nearly matching an event-high in attendance. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive from vendors and event-goers alike, and we are excited to bring the event back in 2024. Thank you to all those that supported and attended our 2023 Healthy Aging Expo. We would appreciate you taking a few moments to give us feedback on how you think the Healthy Aging Expo went. |
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Respite for ME is a $2,000 grant from the state of Maine to help you take care of a loved one at home—and to also help take care of you. Click the image above to learn more, or visit our website to learn about other respite options! |
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| Are you a caregiver? In our caregiver support groups, caregivers come together to share their experiences in a confidential and supportive setting. These support groups help caregivers gain skills, build confidence, and learn about helpful resources available in the community.
In Person at the Durgin Center: Monthly every second Friday 9-10:30 a.m. In Person at the Millinocket Memorial Library: Monthly every fourth Wednesday 3-4 p.m. In Person at The Piscataquis Regional YMCA: Monthly every second Thursday 12-1:30 p.m. NEW In Person at the Ellsworth Library: Monthly every second Thursday 2-3:30 p.m. Zoom Support Group: Monthly every third Thursday 2-3:30 p.m.
Call (207) 941-2865 to register |
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| Eastern Area Agency on Aging offers free educational classes to inform you about Medicare and the important choices you have.Click hereto learn when and where these classes are offered!
And re-introducing Ellsworth Location! The second Thursday of the month from 9-11 with our partners, Friends in Action located at 115 State St, Ellsworth, ME |
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There are programs that may be able to help if you’re struggling to afford the costs of your Medicare health care and prescription medications. Call Eastern Area Agency on Aging to find out if you qualify. |
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| Dear Marci, I usually get very nervous before my doctor’s visits. My doctors are wonderful, but medical appointments have always felt overwhelming to me, and I forget to ask the questions I wanted to ask. How should I prepare for appointments and make the most of my time with my doctors? -Vinnie (Phoenix, AZ) Read Marci's answer! |
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Now that the COVID-19 state of emergency has ended, it's important to remember scammers never take a break. Be on the lookout for scams asking for your information and providing false information. If you have any questions or believe you may be a victim of a scam, reach out to the numbers below or call EAAA. |
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| Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week session that gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver.
Wednesdays, June 14 - July 26, call Eastern Area Agency on Aging at 941-2865 and ask about Powerful Tools to sign up! |
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| YOU SEE A DOG IN A HOT CAR - WHAT'S THE PROTOCOL? From Furry Friends Food Bank  As the summer season arrives, it's very important to understand the dangers of leaving a pet in a hot car. Every year, pets lose their lives needlessly because their owners were unaware of the dangers. In fact, a car can reach 117 degrees within 30 minutes, even with all four windows opened 1 to 2 inches. So what if you see someone else's dog trapped in a hot car?
In Maine, it is illegal to break someone's window, even if you see an animal struggling inside. Under Maine law, you need to notify the authorities - this could be the police, fire department, or an animal control officer. |
| | LEFTOVERS AND FOOD SAFETY From CSFP
When cooking at home or eating out, there are usually leftovers. In order for the leftovers to be safe to consume, they must be stored at the proper temperature, being moved to the refrigerator sooner rather than later. The two most common ways to get a foodborne illness are from not cooking food to a safe temperature, and leaving food out at an unsafe temperature.
Follow these tips from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service to learn more about properly cooking food and storing it for later consumption. |
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| Milo Café Thursdays 11:30AM - 1:00PM 15 Harris Pond Rd Milo, ME 04463 Call (207)-943-2488 to reserve. |
| | Millinocket Café Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:30AM - 1:00PM 80 Maine Ave Millinocket, ME 04462 Call (207)-723-2045 to reserve. |
| | Brooksville Café Thursdays 12:00PM - 1:00PM 1 Townhouse Rd Brooksville, ME 04617 Call (207)-326-8864 to reserve |
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| DURGIN CENTER COMMUNITY CAFÉ MENU Mondays and Tuesdays at 11:30AM Fridays at 9:30AM June 2 French Toast June 5 Chicken with Herbed Gravy June 6 Shepard's Pie June 9 Scrambled Eggs June 12 BBQ Pork June 13 Chicken Tetrazzini June 16 French Toast June 19 No Café June 20 Chicken Lo Mein June 23 Scrambled Eggs June 26 Beef Steak w/ Mushroom Onion Gravy June 27 Pork Tenderloin w/ Tarragon Sauce June 30 French Toast |
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Durgin Center Events and Activities |
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| Learn about Container Gardening!
Join Laurie Bowen, from UMaine Cooperative Extension for a container gardening event! Laurie will give a presentation on small space and container gardening, where you'll learn about containers, soils, light requirements, and which vegetables grow well in small spaces! Each participant will also have the opportunity to pot up a cherry tomato seedling to take home with them.Â
June 27th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, please sign up in advance for this presentation by calling the Durgin Center! There is a $2 activity fee. |
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| THE AGING BRAIN: A seminar helping to alleviate worries of dementia among older adults.  Join AgingME speakers Susan Wehry and Grace Simonson for a presentation on the Aging Brain at the Durgin Center! Learn about how the brain ages and how to cope with aging anxiety.
June 13th at 12:00pm. Please sign up in advance for this free presentation by calling the Durgin Center or emailing amarin@eaaa.org! |
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| Agency Closures Eastern Area Agency on Aging and the Durgin Center will be closed June 19th for Juneteenth. Additionally, we will be closed July 3rd and 4th for Independence Day. |
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| Penobscot Valley Senior College offers people over 50 the joy of learning about a variety of fascinating topics in a relaxed, sociable setting. Activities include presentations on special topics, six-week courses, opportunities to socialize, and access to courses at Senior Colleges statewide. In-person classes are held in accessible Bangor-area locations with easy parking. Currently, online presentations and courses are also offered. Information about membership and courses is available at penobscotvalleyseniorcollege.org  The summer course series will be starting in June. Check the PVSC website for list of summer courses and one day presentations. Membership is required and comes with many advantages! Plan to register early, some classes are limited. |
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| In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 1.   mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 2.   fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3.   email: Program.Intake@usda.gov This institution is an equal opportunity provider. |
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