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Last updated on July 21, 2008

It is the mission of Eastern Agency on Aging to be the best source of information, options, and services for people as they grow older: To listen carefully, respect individual choice and value independence. To be responsive to the changing needs of older people, families and their communities.

Description:
Eastern Agency on Aging is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3)organization managed by professional staff. We have a volunteer board of directors and advisory committee, which is representative of seniors in our four county area.

When challenges of aging or caregiving leave you or a family member uncertain of where to turn or how to access needed resources, our community service consultants and caregiver specialists are here to guide you. Consultants help with insurance, Medicare, MaineCare (Medicaid), Social Security and information about many programs and services which can help you. Caregiver specialists and Partner's in Caring can help you with information and support to assist you through the challenges of caregiving for a family member.

Eastern Agency on Aging also provides supportive services in selected senior housing facilities. Each has a unique set of services and eligibility requirements. Residents may receive assistance with personal care, homemaking, transportation, meals and activities. The sites are Freeses in Bangor, Merry Gardens Estates in Camden and Stearns in Millinocket.

The largest program, Meals for Me, provides nutritionally balanced, hot noontime meals for persons 60 and over at 36 dining rooms located throughout Washington, Hancock, Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties. Hot meals are also delivered to homebound individuals who are unable to cook a full meal for themselves.

Our programs succeed, in large part, because of our 700 volunteers. Together,we are here when you, your family, or neighbors need assistance.

History:
The Eastern Agency on Aging has been serving seniors and their families in Hancock, Washington, Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties since 1973. The agency is a part of a nationwide network established by the federal Older Americans Act. It is one of 680 area agencies on aging nationwide. Meals for Me began in 1972 and merged with Eastern Agency on Aging in 1992.

Contact people:

Jody Speck, Director Of Human Resources, (phone), (email) Carol Higgins Taylor, Director Of Communications, (phone), (email) Noelle Merrill, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: 207-941-2865

Address:

10 Water st. Suite 1 Bangor, ME 04401 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.eaaa.org

Directions:

Exit off I-95 to I-395. Take the Main Street exit off I-395 for downtown. At the fifth set of traffic lights, take a right hand turn onto Water st. Freeses Assisted Living is located directly on the left.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Greyhound, Main st.,   Walk distance (in minutes): 4min   Nearest Bus Stop: Pickering square stop, 2min minute walk

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