Harpswell Aging at Home

Harpswell loves tradition, and in that spirit, Harpswell Aging at Home and the Harpswell 250th Committee are bringing back an old-fashioned baked bean and fruit pie bake-off as part of this month's Lunch with Friends.

Earlier this summer, a group of Harpswell residents spent a morning at the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust filling some 100 black fabric bags with potting soil and planting tomato and green pepper seedlings. Several weeks later, after the plants had matured, volunteers from Harpswell Aging at Home distributed the seedling containers to residents throughout Harpswell.

Did you know that Harpswell has a large supply of durable medical equipment that is free for the asking?

Because Maine is home to many older Americans, attention to high blood pressure may be more crucial than ever. Perhaps it's no surprise that Harpswell Aging at Home recently piloted a new program enabling residents of all ages to check their blood pressure at no cost.

Dozens of Harpswell residents are benefiting from a new collaboration between Harpswell Aging at Home and the local fishing community as food prices and insecurity are on the rise.

There's a new women's movement in Harpswell that is raising a new kind of consciousness. If the 1970s movement was about breaking boundaries, Harpswell's 2020s version is about binding the community together. GALA — Girls, Active, Laughing, Altogether — is Harpswell Aging at Home's newest program. It's gathering a growing number of enthusiastic followers to events that stimulate the mind, build camaraderie and make neighborly connections.

All the best organizations regularly examine their strategies and refine or even overhaul them as needed to support their mission and vision. Harpswell Aging at Home is no exception.

As the temperature drops below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, the risk of hypothermia and other cold-related health issues goes up. Experts recommend staying hydrated and well nourished during winter months, which means drinking plenty of fluids and eating balanced meals to maintain energy levels and body heat.

As Harpswell Aging at Home steps into its second decade of service, new needs are emerging in the community. HAH is expanding its offerings again to provide bereavement support and support for dementia caregivers.

When people and organizations partner up, magic happens. Harpswell Aging at Home has proved this consistently.