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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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CHEF Workshops The Connection, Health, & Equity through Food Program (CHEF). Nutrition and Low-cost Cooking workshop for Adults (55 and older) Join the Senior Companion Program and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension for hands-on nutrition and cooking demonstrations. Learn budget-friendly meal preparation techniques and take home ingredients to cook with a friend! Time: 10:00 […]
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Dear Maine-based providers, aging network professionals, older adults, and other stakeholders, You’re invited to take the GWEP Annual Needs Assessment Survey by July 25th if you haven’t already done so. The survey should only take 10-15 minutes to complete, and your responses are anonymous. We also encourage you to forward this survey to friends, colleagues, and […]
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The Center on Aging and MCD Global Health are pleased to announce the availability of the Understanding Ageism Course. The course was funded by MCD Global Health and the Collaborative for Advancing Rural Excellence + Equity (CARE2). Developed by the Center on Aging with Mary Lou Ciolfi as the lead, this will be a key […]
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Identify. Understand. Respond. What is Mental Health First Aid:Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, early intervention course that teaches participants aboutmental health and substance use challenges. This course is being offered by the UMaine Center on Aging Senior Companion Program. When: November 4th, 2024Where: Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop Street Augusta ME 04330Time: 9:00 […]
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