Looking for something fun to do this autumn? Friends Together is an eight-week pilot program hosted by Harpswell Aging at Home and the Town of Harpswell Recreation and Community Services: Thursday mornings, 9:30 am to 1 pmSeptember 22 to November 10Selectmen’s Room and adjacent meeting room at ... Read More
Cooking at 43° North: 93 degrees, 67% humidity, 0% chance of cooking
Once again, the humidity has descended upon us here in Maine. I thought for sure that it would be a short-lived heat wave, but I was wrong. As I listen to my air conditioner sputtering in the background, I contemplate what to make for supper. I can feel my energy level dwindling as I listen to the ... 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
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
Eager to help neighbors
When Harpswell Aging at Home was created seven years ago, one of the biggest concerns expressed by survey respondents was the ability to get routine repair and maintenance done on their homes. In response, one of HAH’s foundational offerings was the Home Repairs Team, a collection of about two dozen ... Read More