“Activity friends” are the people with whom we share our passions for different activities, such as exercising, crafting and learning. They are one of the seven types of friends that experts say contribute to our well-being. The sharing of activities we enjoy contributes to the foundation of our ... Read More
HAH’s Neighbors Connecting starts with calls, ends with friends
As an early member of Harpswell Aging at Home, Beverly Prosser Gelwick helped bring the Neighbors Connecting program to life. She became a caller for the program, which seeks to keep Harpswell’s older residents socially connected. “As I got older, I became a recipient of some of HAH’s services,” ... Read More
Sharing Tables to return in June
Nothing says summer more than fresh vegetables with crumbs of the garden still clinging to their roots. However, not everyone has equal access to fresh, local, organic produce. Harpswell’s Sharing Tables seek to remedy this problem. In 2018, the Merrymeeting Gleaners delivered food to the ... Read More
Volunteers: The heartbeat of Harpswell Aging at Home
The heart and soul of the Harpswell Aging at Home organization is its volunteers. Drawing on their own interests and skills, volunteers bring life to HAH’s mission of “helping people thrive while aging at home.” Janet Alexander has volunteered for HAH in a variety of capacities. Last fall, the ... Read More
HAH home repairs team makes neighbors’ homes ‘warmer, safer, drier’
As the home Jim and Juliana Gaudet built 50 years ago continued to age, its upkeep was becoming a challenge. Their sons helped with many repairs. However, when their ramp and the steps into their house became a safety issue, their daughters-in-law suggested that they inquire about Harpswell Aging at ... Read More