ME Council on Aging

Megan Walton, Southern Maine Agency on Aging's CEO, who is recommended to a state commission that the state's agencies on aging serve as the go-to source for social supports and services. bit.ly/4fadmEA

There are Federal protections in place for older LGBTQI+ people that protect them from discrimination in health care. Know your rights! bit.ly/3Y2AOgQ

A federal funding bill for nearly $3.5 million is awaiting consideration. Please ask your Congressional delegates to approve this bill to expand support services for older Mainers served by SeniorsPlus, Aroostook Agency on Aging and the Sanford Housing. bit.ly/4d18wbc

Arthur Phillips, Economic Policy Analyst, at the ME Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) joined Cate Blackford, Policy Director at ME People's Alliance (MPA), to discuss MECEP's report on the direct care workforce shortage and the impact on older Mainers. bit.ly/463pcfw

Medicare has launched a pilot program - Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) - that directly pays the caregivers of people with dementia. The program includes providing a care coordinator on call 24/7. bit.ly/3zItdKm

In the U.S. ageism has a long history in health care. Age discrimination affects patients as well as providers. In June the American Medical Association adopted as policy the WHO's definition of ageism and is taking specific steps to address it. bit.ly/4cVL3If

If aging in place is your goal, it's important to make home updates to meet your current and future needs. Here are some options to consider for financing your aging-in-place renovations. bit.ly/3zH5Oco

Words matter! Research shows that the way we talk about long-term care job opportunities plays a big role in whether perspective employees view older people and working with them in a positive light. bit.ly/3WixDjQ

The Elder Abuse Institute of Maine, established in 1994, offers multiple resources to help identify, detect, intervene, and prevent abuse of older people. Learn more. eaime.org

Join MCOA and the Cabinet on Aging on August 6, 10-11am, for a virtual conversation about how climate change is affecting you and your community and recommended updates to Maine’s climate action plan, which will be released in December 2024. Register: bit.ly/4fdJd7q

Congratulations Aroostook Agency on Aging for opening your new Memory Care Center in Presque Isle! The new Center, the first of its kind in Maine, enables residents to receive services closer to home. bit.ly/3VTGXKZ

Rebecca Chopp's book, Still Me, is a guide for living with joy after an Alzheimer's diagnosis and how patients and care partners can take a positive and proactive approach to living with the disease. bit.ly/4bgNR1e

The Berwick Community Garden Project, with assistance from Hannaford Supermarkets' CHEF Grant program and more than 30 volunteers, made and planted 26 raised vegetable beds that will provide fresh produce for their neighbors in need. bit.ly/3VSq0R1

Here are 12 things that caregivers need to know about how to navigate Medicare to get the best coverage for your loved one. bit.ly/4cfSTvO

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has created a workbook to support people 65 and older, and their care partners, prepare for healthcare appointments and prioritize what matters most to them. Get your My Health Checklist here: bit.ly/3z3SIW7

Getting the word out about the Medicare Savings Program is so important, to ensure that eligible Mainers can benefit from the program! More County Residents Will Get Help Paying for Medicare wagmtv.com/2024/07/01/mor…

Osteoporosis is common as people age, especially in women. If left untreated it can result in falls and fractures. Yoga has been proven to significantly increase bone density with regular weekly practice. This video shows you 12 poses. bit.ly/3KnvHjC

Congratulations to UNE for being awarded nearly $5 million in funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration to educate and train Maine's health care workforce over the next five years to best meet the dynamic health needs of older adults. bit.ly/3KMe4df

There are multiple benefits to aging in place. Including comfort and familiarity, independence and autonomy, the ability to keep and love your own pet, and even affordability. bit.ly/45vo3x1

In this MaineHealth podcast, MCOA Executive Director Jess Maurer and Gerontologist Heidi Wierman, MD discuss how PCPs can help their patients age in place safely and comfortably. bit.ly/3WfiaB2