Happy New Year from your friends at EAAA! |
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| Tabatha Caso named Executive Director of Eastern Area Agency on Aging! |
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| On behalf of the EAAA Board, we are excited to share the news that Interim Executive Director, Tabatha Caso, has accepted the role as Executive Director.
The board’s decision to offer this permanent leadership role took into consideration a few factors. Notably, Tabatha received high praise in a 3-month review of her time as Interim Executive Director. Exemplifying the overall feedback, one person shared, “she makes everyone feel heard, she is steady, and reliable at the helm!”
Read More from Board President Ellen Angel |
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In celebration of receiving the non-profit of the year award, we are going to close at noon on Friday, January 27th so employees will have time to get ready for the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner 2023. This award is given to a non-profit agency that has made a notable difference in the lives of the people who live in the Bangor Region, and we are so glad to make a difference and humbled to accept this award. |
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The Durgin Center is looking for volunteers! Visit VolunteerME to view all of our volunteer opportunities. |
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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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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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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 helpful resources available in the community. In person groups are offered in Brewer, Millinocket, and Dover-Foxcroft. Or join our online group via Zoom. Call EAAA to learn more and register. |
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| Dear Marci, I have a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) from my state’s health insurance Marketplace. I’m turning 65 soon, though. Should I enroll in Medicare if I have Marketplace coverage? -Tina (Cortland, NY)
Read Marci's answer! |
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Scammers are calling, emailing, and texting, trying to convince Medicare beneficiaries they can get a new plastic Medicare card and all they need to do is give them a Medicare number to pay for it. If you believe you have been a victim of a Medicare card scam, call us at EAAA for support and more information. |
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THE BENEFIT OF ANNUAL VET VISITS From Furry Friends Food Bank The benefit of bringing your animal to the vet yearly can be put simply: it helps your pet live a long, healthy, happy life!
Routine testing of younger pets provides a baseline of their normal values. Older pets especially benefit from a routine screening for common diseases. |
| | Eating correct amounts of food is important, but it's also important to get all the nutrients you need. Older adults typically require fewer calories, but more nutrients -- which makes it very important to consume foods that are nutrient-dense. To eat nutrient-dense foods across all the food groups, you may need to make some changes in your food and drink choices. You can move toward a healthier eating pattern by making shifts in food choices over time. Click here for some ideas. For more information on healthy eating as you age, visit the National Institute on Aging. |
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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 January 2nd no café January 3rd Chicken with Herbed Gravy January 9th Beef steak with mushroom & onion gravy January 10th Meatballs with marinara sauce January 16th no café January 17thTurkey with Cranberry gravy January 23rd Shepherd's Pie January 24th Chicken & Rice Casserole January 30th Pork with apple & onion sauce January 31st Beef & Bowtie Pasta |
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View the Durgin Center Calendar |
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| Holiday Hours Eastern Area Agency on Aging and the Durgin Center will be closed January 16th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In addition, we will also close at noon on January 27th to accept our non-profit of the year award at the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards. |
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Eastern Area Agency on Aging | Website |
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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/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002- 508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.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 AD3027 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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