July 2024

New Calais Access Point!

Eastern Area Agency on Aging marked the grand opening of its new access point at Calais United Methodist Church with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday morning.

The Calais Access Point is a space for older adults and caregivers to access EAAA services in their community. The Calais Access Point currently offers a café on Tuesdays and will continue to add more offerings throughout the summer, watch our Facebook and website for more information.

We want to thank TradeWinds Shop 'n Save and the Maine Community Foundation for helping to make this access point possible.

Read more about the Access Point inThe Calais Advertiser.

All Area Agencies on Aging are required by the Older Americans Act to create a four-year Area Planthataddresses the needs of older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers in their regions. The Area Plan is developed with broad public participation, including input from the Agency Board of Directors, Advisory Council, public surveysand through public hearings. The plan must be approved by the Office of Aging and Disability Services. Once approved, the plan serves as the basis for planning, development and evaluation of programs, services and advocacy efforts offered through Older Americans Act funding locally.

The final draft of our Area Plan can be found on our website here: https://eaaa.org/area-plan/, which includes responses to all public comments during our public hearings.

Thank you to everyone who made our 2024 Healthy Aging Expo a success! As a way to improve, we ask those who were able to attend the event, to take a few minutes of your time to fill out our Expo exit survey. Feedback is confidential and will help us as we look at planning for 2025.

Eastern Area Agency on Aging is seeking an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Specialist in Washington County. Visit eaaa.org/employment/to learn more!

Volunteer Highlights

Click here to view EAAA's volunteer opportunities

Durgin Center Events and Activities

We are pleased to be able to showcase the art work of local artist Becky St. John at the Durgin Center. Stop in to see these stunning pieces for yourself!

NEW TIME! Join us on July 18th at 1pm for a presentation on Legacy Planning by our June Durgin Center Sponsor Rise Private Wealth Management.

Legacy planning is about passing on what you think is important in life to the people or causes closest to you - and to future generations. Legacy planning can give you the resources and knowledge to help you align your legacy goals with your values.

We ask that you sign up in advance by calling the Durgin Center at (207) 941-2865 so we know how many people to expect.

Caregiver Resources

Learn about our upcoming Powerful Tools for Caregivers Classes!

Join usvia ZOOM or in person at the Durgin Center.

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 community resources.

Call (207) 941-2865 to register

Medicare Information

Are you familiar with the Red Flags of Medicare Fraud? It's important to spot these red flags and report them immediately. If something sounds like its too-good-to-be-true, or if someone is pressuring you into acting right away, those are red flags.

Call EAAA at (207) 941-2865 for more information.

New to Medicare? Attend EAAA's Medicare 101 class! Click the image above to learn more.

Dear Marci,

I’ll be turning 65 next month and will need to enroll in Medicare. Do I need to do this by next month?

– Mira (Coupeville, WA)

Read Marci's answer!

NUTRITION NEWS AND INFORMATION

Combating High Blood Pressure from Commodity Supplemental Food Program - Click Here

How to keep your Furry Friends Safe in Summer from Furry Friends Food Bank - Click Here

Home Delivered Meals/Meals on Wheels Sample Menu - Click Here

Community Cafés

Click here to view Community Café dates and locations.

Office Closure

Eastern Area Agency on Aging and the Durgin Center will be closed July 4th and 5th for Independence Day

NEWS FROM OUR COMMUNITY

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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.