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 Piscataquis Regional YMCA: Monthly every second Thursday 12-1:30 p.m. 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! |
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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, What mental health care does Medicare cover? I have anxiety and depression, and my primary care provider recommended I see a therapist or psychiatrist. -Josefina (Cleveland, OH) Read Marci's answer! |
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 Do you have a My Health Care Tracker to help you organize and track your doctor's appointments, medication list, allergies, emergency information, etc.? If not, call EAAA for one or stop by to pick one up! This tracker is a great tool to help compare your appointments with your MSN to ensure proper billing and detect any potential errors and fraud early on. If you believe you have been a victim of Medicare fraud or abuse, call EAAA to schedule an appointment with a Medicare counselor. |
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| SAFELY TREATING YOUR HOME WITH INSECTICIDES WHEN YOU HAVE PETS From Furry Friends Food Bank  In the summer, the sun isn't the only thing that comes out. Many different species of insects and pests make themselves at home in your plants and gardens. If you choose to turn to chemical defense, it's important to do it in a way that is safe for you and your pets.
LET IT DRY! Insecticides have the highest risk for animals while they are still wet and lower risk once dried.
LOCK IT UP! Its best to store products in a locked closet or in a place that your pet cannot get to.
SHIELD YOUR PET! Keep your pet indoors while spraying or applying chemicals outside.
SAVE THE RECEIPT! In the event that your pet ingests or comes into contact with chemicals, it can be helpful to have the physical packaging, receipt, or poison control information. |
| | SUMMERTIME FOOD SAFETY From CSFP
Summertime in Maine is here, which means more barbecues, picnics, and outdoor time. It also means higher temperatures, which seriously affects food safety. Statistically, you are more likely to get food poisoning in the summer than you are in any other season. Below are some tips to help keep you safe: CLEAN! Wash your hands and surfaces often. Unwashed hands are the main cause of foodborne illnesses. SEPARATE! Don't cross contaminate. When packing food for an outing, wrap raw meats up and pack them separately and away from ready-to-eat foods. COOK! Cook your food thoroughly. Bring a meat thermometer with you if you're grilling outdoors as food will char on the outside before it's fully cooked. CHILL! Refrigerate promptly. Pack plenty of extra ice packs and cold coolers to store cold, perishable items in before and after consumption. Packing in shallow containers can help cool things down quicker. |
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Thank you to Girl Scout Troop #1344 for holding a Furry Friends Food Bank Pet Food Drive at Danforth's on Route 2 in Hermon on Sunday, June 4th! Their drive brought in nearly $400 worth of donations. |
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| Milo Café Thursdays 11:30AM - 1:00PM 18 West Main Street 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, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 11:30AM Fridays at 9:30AM |
| Monday, July 3 - no café Tuesday, July 4 - no café Friday, July 7 - Scrambled Egg Breakfast Monday, July 10 - Tilapia with Lemon Dill Sauce Tuesday, July 11- BBQ Pork Wednesday, July 12 - Chicken with Herbed Gravy Friday, July 14 - French Toast Breakfast Monday, July 17 - Beef and Cheese Macaroni Tuesday, July 18 - Chicken Meatballs in Marsala Sauce Wednesday, July 19 - Beef Steak with Mushroom and Onion Gravy Friday, July 21- Scrambled Egg Breakfast Monday, July 24 - Pork with Tarragon Sauce Tuesday, July 25 - Shepherd’s Pie Wednesday, July 26 - Chicken Lo Mein Friday, July 28 - French Toast Breakfast Monday, July 31- Chicken Tetrazzini |
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Durgin Center Events and Activities |
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Join Ashlee for a cozy craft activity. This month will be geometric canvas art! Make designs with painters tape and paint the spaces in between with the colors of your choosing. There is a $5 activity fee for this craft. Please sign up in advance by calling 941-2865 and asking for Ashlee, or email amarin@eaaa.org. |
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| Are you interested in volunteering at the Durgin Center? We are looking for someone to host a second Novel Classics book group! As the facilitator of the group, a volunteer will lead the book discussion, coordinate book choices, and assist Durgin Center staff with picking up/returning books to the library.
If this is something you might be interested in, contact us by calling 941-2865 and asking for Lori to learn more. |
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| Fundamental Foot Care will be holding a foot care clinic at the Durgin Center July 10th! Please call Fundamental Foot Care at 991-0141 to sign up. Services Include: Assessment of feet Trimming of toenails Reduction of callouses Reduction of Corns Moisturizing lotion Mini foot massage |
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| Agency Closures Eastern Area Agency on Aging and the Durgin Center will be closed July 3rd and 4th for Independence Day. |
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The Magic Food Bus is Healthy Peninsula’s seasonal traveling farm stand and mobile library that delivers free, fresh local produce, books, and information about food security resources to locations on Deer Isle and the Blue Hill peninsula. Their 13th season launches on June 29 and will continue through the end of September at the times and locations listed on the above flier. Questions? Contact awind@healthypeninsula.org or (207) 374-3257. |
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| Sound Healing: A Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center event Let your body gently relax and your mind empty, facilitating realignment, release, and healing. This gentle sound bath meditation is offered by Reiki practitioner and sound healing guide Eileen Mielenhausen on July 27, 3-4:30 pm. Free and open to those in cancer treatment and recovery, caregivers, and the general public. Pre-registration is required due to limited space. For more information about this event or to register, please call the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center at 207-664-0339 or email info@bethwrightcancercenter.org. To register online go to: https://www.bethwrightcancercenter.org |
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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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