Seniors

7 months ago

Country Village Estates recognizes National Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day

MADAWASKA, Maine — Thursday, January 9 was National Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Day, so Country Village Estates invited the Madawaska Police Department and United States Border Patrol and Customs, there were no Maine State Police or Aroostook County Sheriffs Department representatives available to attend. The event started with a prayer of protection for all of […]

8 months ago

Chicken stew fundraiser benefits older adults, caregivers

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – Leaders and volunteers of Aroostook RSVP are serving up a hot meal to kick off  the new year in hopes of raising money and awareness for their program and the Foundation for the  Aroostook Agency on Aging. “Hot & Hearty Chicken Stew To Go“ is a drive-up fundraiser going on at […]

10 months ago

Helping our older residents thrive

Research shows that as we age, most of us want to remain in the communities we know and love, with access to essential services that support a healthy, fulfilling life.

10 months ago

Rotarians are helping keep County people safe this winter

Led by the Presque Isle Rotary Club, the Safe Steps program provides buckets, filled with salt and sand, to residents 55 and older in Presque Isle, Easton, and the tri-town area of Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman. 

11 months ago

Safe Step Program returns to reduce accidental falls for seniors

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Rotary Club of Presque Isle is pleased to once again partner with several local retail sponsors, community public works departments and the Aroostook Agency on Aging to offer the third annual Safe Steps program. Through this collaborative effort, free 5-gallon buckets of sand/salt mix are provided to eligible older adults […]

12 months ago

Agency on Aging plans annual meeting

The Board of Directors of the Aroostook Agency on Aging invites members of the Aroostook County community who are 55 years of age or older to attend its annual meeting. This year, the event will be held at the Legacy Ranch & Events Center in Mars Hill. “The annual meeting provides an opportunity for the […]

1 year ago

County partnership receives federal grant to strengthen rural healthcare system

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Aroostook County Health Improvement Partnership has been  awarded a 2-year, $100,000 Rural Health Network Development Planning Program grant from the Health Resources and Services  Administration. This funding will significantly enhance the partnership’s ongoing efforts to  improve county-wide systems planning and coordination among its member organizations. In 2023, with support from […]