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
HAH’s Friends Together program counters isolation with activities and education
One of the biggest issues facing older Americans is isolation. As Harpswell Aging at Home looked at its goals, one of the priorities was to offer more programming that would allow residents to safely gather with others — so Friends Together was born. “What people missed most was ... Read More
HAH Technology Assistance helps older residents navigate devices
Jeanie Rubio’s cellphone died unexpectedly. “I’m a minimalist when it comes to technology,” said the longtime Harpswell resident. “I keep it at bay.” However, Rubio worried about what would happen if her 10-year-old iPad died. Rubio reached out to Gayle Hays, with Harpswell Aging at Home. Hays, ... Read More