SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties, plans to host listening sessions pertaining to the Maine Aging Study from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 at its three locations (Lewiston, Norway and Wilton) in Western Maine.
The public can attend at no cost; lunch will be provided. To attend at the offices of SeniorsPlus, register by calling 207-795-4010 or emailing [email protected].
Attendees can also participate virtually from home by contacting James Moorhead, Healthy Aging Services manager, Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services, at 207-287-9200 or [email protected]. OADS is spearheading the initiative, according to a news release from SeniorsPlus based in Lewiston.
The session facilitators look to hear from individuals 55 years or older, or those who are a family caregiver of an older adult.
The Maine Aging Study is being conducted by the Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine on behalf of Maine’s OADS. Topics being addressed throughout this study include healthcare, food/nutrition, housing, transportation, receiving and giving care, safety and socialization.
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