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
At Cooking for Friends, HAH cooks socialize and supplement Meals in a Pinch
Each month, Harpswell Aging at Home’s Meals in a Pinch program delivers approximately 400 meals to residents of Harpswell, many of them made in volunteers’ homes. HAH’s newest program, Cooking for Friends, enables participants to prepare meals in a commercial kitchen while making new ... Read More
HAH cultivates partnerships among generations, with benefits for all
“A vibrant community recognizes the importance of connecting its people across generations. Harpswell Aging at Home is always looking for new ways to involve our younger neighbors with our older ones to foster mutual respect, understanding and caring,” said LeAnne Grillo, a member of the HAH ... Read More
HAH volunteers use experience and interests to make a difference
Volunteer opportunities allow us to utilize our past experiences and skills. Over the years, Harpswell Aging at Home has benefited from the talents of many volunteers and has, in turn, provided those volunteers with an outlet to pursue their interests and passions. A conversation at a meditation ... Read More