AgeWise Maine
Association of Agencies on Aging
The Maine Association of Agencies on Aging is a private, non-profit organization that provides a unifying voice for Maine’s Agencies on Aging on issues that promote independence, dignity and economic self-reliance for Maine’s older adults.
Learn More About Your Local Agency on Aging
Founded under the authority of the federal Older Americans Act, the Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are non-profit organizations dedicated to planning and implementing social services for adults ages 60 and older. The AAA programs and services target individuals with the greatest economic and greatest social need in Maine.
Those with the greatest economic need is defined in statute as those living at or below the poverty line. Those with the greatest social need is defined by those living with physical and mental disabilities; language barriers; and cultural, social, or geographical isolation, including isolation caused by racial or ethnic status that restricts the ability of an individual to perform normal daily tasks or threatens their capacity to live independently.
Counties Served: Cumberland (Harpswell and Brunswick only), Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Somerset, and Waldo
Each year, Maine’s AAAs provide critical services to support 53,000 older Mainers and Mainers with disabilities. Each year, Maine’s AAAs…
Deliver meals to 6,500 Mainers and serve 6,000 Mainers at social dining sites
Counsel over 5,200 Mainers about health insurance, information, and Medicare applications
Provide over 5,500 Mainers and 3,200 caregivers w/ information, respite and support
Share information & referrals to 27,000 Mainers
Work with over 1,500 volunteers to deliver services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Maine’s AAAs offer a wide range of services to support older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers. These services include:
- Information and Referrals: Assistance with finding local resources such as transportation, housing, home care, assistive technology, and food pantries.
- Nutrition Services: Distribute Meals on Wheels and social dining sites statewide.
- Health and Wellness Programs: Support for managing chronic diseases, fall prevention, and Alzheimer’s respite services.
- Legal Assistance: Help with accessing legal services.
- Medicare and Health Insurance Counseling: Guidance on choosing the best policy, understanding different plans, and assistance with applications.
We would love to connect with you! Please call your local Agency on Aging to connect with their team and see what programs might be a good fit for you or your loved ones.
Maine’s AAAs provide services and support to older adults, individuals with disabilities, family caregivers, and community members planning for aging. Maine’s AAAs provide nutrition programs, transportation, Medicare counseling, caregiver support, and more—all designed to help people age with dignity and independence. Eligibility varies by program, but generally includes:
- Older Adults – Typically age 60 and older, though some services are available at different ages.
- People with Disabilities – Adults who need support to maintain independence at home.
- Family Caregivers – Family members and caregivers seeking guidance, respite, or resources.
- Individuals with Financial Need – Some programs, such as MaineCare (Medicaid), have income-based eligibility.
- Community Members Planning Ahead – Those seeking information on aging services and long-term care options for yourself or a loved one.