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The Eastern Maine Transportation Collaborative’S (Emtc) Health Services Initiative Needs Assessment Research Final Report, University Of Maine Center On Aging
The Eastern Maine Transportation Collaborative’S (Emtc) Health Services Initiative Needs Assessment Research Final Report, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation
The University of Maine Center on Aging (CoA) in collaboration with members of the Eastern Maine Transportation Collaborative (EMTC) conducted a twelve month needs assessment focusing on the challenges and barriers that older adults face in accessing chronic care medical services such as diabetes care, cancer care, dialysis, cardiac rehabilitation, and physical therapy in Hancock, Washington, and Penobscot Counties. The assessment was conducted through phone interviews, surveys, and community case studies. Participants included older adult chronic care patients, escorts and family members accompanying patients to chronic care appointments, medical office schedulers, and transportation providers. The goals of the assessment were …
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include new funding opportunities, a VISTA profile, Maine’s older workers, governor’s service awards, recent publications, the Eastern Maine transportation needs assessment, and elder safety.
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include new projects on elder transportation and relatives parenting children exposed to HIV, prescription drug return, the MePEP Elder Abuse Lunch and Learn series, the Aging Policy Conference, religious attendance and subjective well-being, and RSVP volunteers for homeland security.
Aging And Safety: Tips And Resources, J. Crittenden, L. Ruffin, Maine Partners For Elder Protection
Aging And Safety: Tips And Resources, J. Crittenden, L. Ruffin, Maine Partners For Elder Protection
Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation
The Maine Partners for Elder Protection Project provides support to older individuals in order to feel safe and independent in their lives. It provides an Elder Care Specialist to listen to concerns, provide information, and make suggestions and plans. It includes tips to be safe when shopping online, how to avoid telephone scams, how to avoid identity theft, and how to be safe at night and at home. Coming up with a safety plan is crucial, and can be accomplished through these tips and having phone numbers on hand to call in case one needs help.