October 2023

We wish we had more time to celebrate with all of you! The turnout was incredible and we felt the love and appreciation from everyone in the community.

We would like to take a moment to recognize our award-winning community partners, and share with you just a small part of what makes them so great!

American Legion Post 41 - The American Legion hosts our Milo community lunch every week on Thursday.

Christine B. Foundation - The CBF offers a Cancer Nutrition Assistance program. Through this program, people with cancer receive medically tailored grocery packages.

Downeast Community Partners - 1700 rides have been provided to older adults to meal sites, medical appointments, adult day service programs, shopping, and socialization activities within Hancock and Washington counties.

Mount Desert Island & Ellsworth Housing Authority - MDI Housing assesses for eligibility, prepares meals, and delivers the nutritious meals to eligible adults in their coverage area.

Millinocket Memorial Library - The MML provided about 150 people with over 1100 hours of grocery shopping and delivery. In addition to grocery shopping, MML partnered with EAAA to offer Caregiver Support at the Library.

VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTS

In October, Eastern Area Agency on Aging and the Durgin Center will spotlight RH Foster as part of our Durgin Center Spotlight Sponsorship series. RH Foster provides residential energy services to Machias, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Penobscot, and Hampden. With over 400 employees, the heating experts also own 17 Shell Brand stations with convenience stores. As part of the sponsorship, RH Foster will talk to our Durgin Center community on Oct. 27 from 1:30-3 p.m. to discuss heating efficiency for the coming winter months. The event is free, and no registration is necessary. We hope to see you there!

Respite for ME is a $5,000 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!

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.

Monthly every fourth friday 10:30-12 p.m.

In Person at the Millinocket Memorial Library:

Monthly every second Tuesday 10-12:30 p.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

We have had tremendous success with our new caregiver training, Powerful Tools for Caregivers. Our 4th and final training for 2023 is now scheduled to begin in October. If you are a caregiver and interested in attending, call EAAA and ask to speak with a Family Caregiver Specialist who can register you for the class. Additional classes will not be scheduled until 2024, after the holiday season.

MEDICARE RESOURCES

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!

Looking to save on Medicare Costs?

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.

Dear Marci,

I called my pharmacy to schedule an appointment to get my flu vaccine. They told me I could also schedule my RSV vaccine, which was news to me. Does Medicare cover this?

-Matteo (St. Louis, MO)

Read Marci's answer!

Prevent. Detect. Report. Help fight fraud by checking your Medicare statements. This helps ensure what was billed to Medicare matches the services you received.

NUTRITION NEWS

Affordable Vaccinations for your Furry Friends, offered at Pet Smart by ShotVet!

From Furry Friends Food Bank



ShotVet offers low cost pop-up vet clinics at PetSmart where you can get your pet vaccinated and avoid the cost of an office fee.

ShotVet Clinic Dates in Bangor

October 7th 9 AM - 10 AM

October 28th 9 AM - 10 AM

November 18th 9 AM - 10 AM

December 9th 9 AM - 10 AM

Identifying Whole Grains

From CSFP

The USDA suggests that at least one serving of grains each day contains a whole grain-rich component. Foods that meet the whole grain-rich criteria are foods that contain at least 50% whole grains and the remaining grains in the food are enriched, or are 100% whole grain.

The first ingredient (second after water) must be whole grain, and the next two grain ingredients (if any) must be whole grains, enriched grains, bran, or germ.

Huckleberries Card and Gift in Brewer will be hosting a fundraiser for Furry Friends Food Bank!

Throughout the month of October, Huckleberries Card and Gift will be accepting pet food donations for the Furry Friends Food Bank.

In addition, for every $10 donation between now and October 28, 2023, Huckleberries Card and Gift will give the donor a chance to win a Paw basket filled with either dog or cat supplies. Huckleberries Card and Gift is located at 98 North Main St, Brewer.

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

Monday, Oct 2nd - Pork with Tarragon Sauce

Tuesday, Oct 3rd - Chicken with Herbed Gravy

Wednesday, Oct 4th - Cheese Ravioli

Thursday, Oct 5th - Ham and Pineapple

Friday, Oct 6th - French Toast Breakfast

Monday, Oct 9th - No Café

Tuesday, Oct 10th - Chicken Lasagna

Wednesday, Oct 11th - Beef and Bean Chili

Thursday, Oct 12th - Pork with Wine and Herb Sauce

Friday, Oct 13th - Scrambled Egg Breakfast

Monday, Oct 16th - Shells and Cheese

Tuesday, Oct 17th - Chicken and Rice Casserole

Wednesday, Oct 18th - BBQ Pork

Thursday, Oct 19th - Beef Stroganoff

Friday, Oct 20th - Pancake Breakfast

Monday, Oct 23rd - Chicken Tenders

Tuesday, Oct 24th - Meatballs in Marinara

Wednesday, Oct 25th - Turkey with Mushroom Gravy

Thursday, Oct 26th - Shepard's Pie

Friday, Sept 27th - Scrambled Egg Breakfast

Monday, Oct 30th - Honey Mustard Pork

Tuesday, Oct 31st 🎃 - Beef and Bowtie Pasta

Office Closure

Eastern Area Agency on Aging and the Durgin Center will be closed October 9th for Indigenous Peoples Day.

NEWS FROM OUR COMMUNITY

This September marked the 20th annual National Preparedness Month; a time for everyone to recognize the importance of preparedness and take steps that protect themselves and their loved ones. As part of this year's preparedness campaign, FEMA released the Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults. This guide focuses on empowering older adults and is intended to support them in preparing in three easy steps: assess your needs, create a plan, and engage your network. Download you copy here.

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.