August 2024

Kindness Day

Eastern Area Agency on Aging is teaming up with Stanley Subaru and WABI to see how much kindness our communities can spread for a great cause!

Our agency desperately needs donations for our Meals on Wheels program. Due to cuts to federal funding and increased demandin our service area, we're facing a $100,000 funding shortfall which has led us to begin a waitlist, which currently totals over 150 people.

On Aug. 8th, we will hold a day-long fundraiser, asking our community to donate to our Kindness Day campaign. We encourage online donations at EAAA.org/KindnessDay, but will also accept cash, checks, and credit cards at the Durgin Center throughout the day.

Learn more at EAAA.org/KindnessDay. With your help, we can ensure that our community's most vulnerable members get the nutrition they need.

Office Closure

Eastern Area Agency on Aging and the Durgin Center will be closed August 20th for a Staff Day.

Volunteer Highlights

Click here to view EAAA's volunteer opportunities

Harvest For Help

Eastern Area Agency on Aging is thrilled to host our second annual Fall breakfast fundraiser, called Harvest for Help! The proceeds for the Harvest for Help Fundraiser will supplement federal funding to support EAAA’s programs.

This breakfast will focus on nutrition and its importance for all of our community members throughout life. Food is more than just a meal and can effect our entire wellness picture. The event will feature a moderated panel with industry leaders from the area to talk about the role nutrition plays in our lives and the work that we do.

You can check out the event information at EAAA.org/HarvestforHelpBreakfast. Tickets are now available and can be purchased at EAAA.org/HarvestForHelpTickets.

Durgin Center Events and Activities

Did you know? The Durgin Center also offers AFEP online! Join Lori from the comfort of your home on Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9am, and take this class via Zoom! This class provides safe ways to stay active and reduce pain. Great for people with arthritis, are new to exercise, or are returning to exercise after recovering from injury.

Joy: Finding Joy Even on the Rainy Days Presentation

Presented by our Spotlight Sponsor Maine Savings Federal Credit Union, join us August 30th at 1pm for a presentation by Emily Howe, RN - 'Joy: Finding Joy Even on the Rainy Days'. Enjoy coffee and pastries as Emily discusses the pursuit of happiness and joy in your life, and how to take ownership of your happiness. Let's have some real talk and lots of laughs along the way as we dig into what it means to be happy. Emily's full-time work is as the Assistant Director of Nursing at the Elizabeth Levinson Center in Bangor, Maine, where she thrives on taking excellent care of the CNAs on the team and managing resident programming. We ask that you sign up in advance by calling the Durgin Center (207) 941-2865 so we know how many people to expect.

Caregiver Resources

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

You can help others by spotting the next fraud trend! If you notice anything suspicious, speak up and report it.

Get in touch with SMP at 877-808-2468 to report it. Or call Eastern Area Agency on Aging 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,

My pharmacist mentioned that I might be able to get onto a program called Extra Help. Can you explain the benefits of enrolling in this program?

– Malcolm (Houston, TX)

Read Marci's answer!

Have questions about Maine's guidelines for extra help? Call EAAA for more information!

NUTRITION NEWS AND INFORMATION

A Tropical Overnight Oats Recipe from Commodity Supplemental Food Program - Click Here

What to do if your pet gets skunked 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.

NEWS FROM OUR COMMUNITY

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Eastern Area Agency on Aging | Website

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.