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UMaine’s Conley Center Offers Speech and Language Rehabilitation Services for Adults

The University of Maine’s Conley Speech, Language, and Hearing Center (CSLHC) provides accessible speech, language, and cognitive-communication rehabilitation services for adults experiencing a variety of communication challenges. Located on the UMaine campus, the center offers diagnostic evaluations and treatment for individuals affected by stroke, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological conditions. Services are provided by […]

New Book by UMaine Professor Emeritus Explores Aging in Maine

The University of Maine Press has announced the publication of Portraits in Tenacity: Aging in the Oldest State, a new book co-authored by Dr. Lenard W. Kaye, Professor Emeritus of the University of Maine School of Social Work and Center on Aging, alongside Jason Paige Smith and Richard Mundy. Through photographs, personal interviews, and an […]

New Research Grants Support Caregivers and Families Across Maine

The University of Maine Center on Aging is contributing to two new grant-funded research initiatives focused on strengthening support systems for family caregivers, older adults, and kinship families. Both projects involve Dr. Jennifer Crittenden, Associate Professor of Social Work and the Center on Aging’s Associate Director for Research, and bring together researchers and community partners […]

UMaine Center on Aging Reflects on the 21st Annual Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium

On October 21, 2026, the University of Maine Center on Aging hosted its 21st Annual Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium, bringing together older adults, researchers, healthcare professionals, and community members to explore The Health, Legal, Social, and Community Dimensions of Solo Aging. The virtual event welcomed 92 attendees, reflecting strong interest in understanding and addressing the unique […]

21st Annual Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium Explores the Dimensions of Solo Aging

The University of Maine Center on Aging will host the 21st Annual Clinical Geriatrics Colloquium on Wednesday, October 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. This year’s colloquium, “The Health, Legal, Social, and Community Dimensions of Solo Aging,” will bring together researchers, practitioners, and community partners to examine the realities of aging without […]

Celebrating Dr. Len Kaye’s Retirement

CoA founding director, Dr. Len Kaye, will formally retire from the University of Maine on July 1. For decades, Len’s visionary leadership and dedication have championed the well-being of older adults across Maine and beyond. Len stepped back from his director role in 2024 but has remained an integral part of the Center. While we will deeply miss his daily presence at the Center, […]

Celebrating the Center on Aging’s Class of 2026

As the academic year comes to a close, the University of Maine Center on Aging is proud to celebrate the graduating students who have contributed their time, talent, and dedication to our work throughout the past year. From research and outreach to communications, administration, and community engagement, these students have played an important role in […]

Center on Aging Graduate Students Present at UMaine Student Symposium

Graduate students affiliated with the University of Maine’s Center on Aging were strongly represented at this year’s Student Symposium, highlighting a range of research focused on aging, caregiving, and community impact. Valentina Levesque, an MSW student, presented a poster exploring older adults’ perceptions of volunteering, with a focus on the benefits and challenges of virtual […]

Welcoming New Staff and Students to the Center

The Maine Center on Aging is pleased to welcome several new team members and students who are contributing to our research and community programming this year. Please join us in welcoming Alyssa Limeburner and Lauren Cater to our research team, Megan Hartman as an MSW intern, and Cynthia, who is rejoining the Center. Each brings […]

Enroll Today: Spring into Knowledge with Grandfamilies Course

Spring 2026 Registration is now OPEN for the Certificate in Grandfamilies Leadership! Register Today! The University of Maine Center on Aging is pleased to offer an online certificate program for professionals and volunteers who work with grandfamily caregivers. The online Certificate in Grandfamilies Leadership program offers core education, technical support, and leadership development for professionals delivering grandfamily […]

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