February 2025

Stay tuned as we’ll be sharing more exciting details as the date approaches. For those interested in showcasing their organization, sponsorship and vendor registration details will be available in the coming weeks—don’t miss this opportunity to connect with our vibrant community!

Paws for a Cause: Help Keep Pets and Their Owners Together!

Love is in the air this February—not just for people, but for our four-legged friends too! Eastern Area Agency on Aging’s Furry Friends Food Bank (FFFB) is kicking off its annual Paws for a Cause campaign in celebration of National Love Your Pet Day (February 20).

As the only EAAA program that doesn’t receive state or federal funding, FFFB relies entirely on supporters like you. This year, we have a special goal: sponsoring 28 pets in 28 days! Every $500 raised provides a year’s worth of food for a beloved pet, ensuring older adults in our community can keep their cherished companions by their side.

Volunteer Highlights

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume to Stephanie Boyd, HR Director at sboyd@eaaa.org.

For more information, visit: https://eaaa.org/employment/

Do you have questions about available resources and would prefer a friendly face-to-face conversation? Walk-in hours at our Calais Access Point are Tuesday 9-3 for Family Caregiver, and Wednesday/Friday 9-3 for the Resource Center.

Upcoming Course!

Online via Zoom

Thursdays, Feb 13th - March 20th 2025; 10-11:30am

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-class session that gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver.

Call (207) 941-2865 to register



Interested in more caregiver trainings? Our Family Caregiver specialists will be holding Alzheimer's Association trainings on a rotating basis every month!

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

Ellsworth Library:

Monthly every second Thursday 2-3:30 p.m.

Zoom Support Group:

Jan., April, July, Oct.

Third Thursdays 2-3:30 p.m.

In Person at Calais United Methodist Church:

Monthly every fourth Wednesday 2-3:30 p.m.

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

If you have any questions about suspected fraud, error, or abuse as you check on your loved ones, reach out to EAAA at (207) 941-2865.

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

Dear Marci,

I’m turning 65 early this year and will be signing up for Medicare. I want to know what I can expect to pay for health insurance in 2025. Can you help?

-Marla (Waco, TX)

Read Marci's answer!

NUTRITION NEWS AND INFORMATION

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 February 17th for Presidents Day. Inclement weather delays or closures will be posted on our Facebook pages and on the Agency voicemail.

NEWS FROM OUR COMMUNITY

To view larger or to read the flyer, click on the images.

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.