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### **Eastern Area Agency on Aging (EAAA)**
The **Eastern Area Agency on Aging** serves older adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities in Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Washington counties. Their mission is to provide these individuals with access to resources that help them stay healthy, engaged, and supported in their communities.
### **Wellness & Enrichment**
EAAA offers a variety of in-person and virtual wellness and enrichment classes, including:
– Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
– Arts and Crafts
– Book Club
– Cards and Games
– Guided Meditation
– Matter of Balance
– Educational Opportunities
– Simple Yoga
– Tai Chi
### **The Durgin Center**
Located at **274 State Street, Brewer**, The Durgin Center is a community space offering:
– Wellness and enrichment activities
– Social opportunities
– A community café
Visit **[eaaa.org/durgincenter](https://eaaa.org/durgincenter)** for a full list of activities and classes.
### **Contact Information**
📞 **Phone:** 800-432-7812
🌐 **Website:** [eaaa.org](https://eaaa.org)
📧 **Email:** info@eaaa.org
📍 **Address:** 240 State Street, Brewer
### **Volunteering**
Looking to make a difference in the lives of older adults? Consider volunteering with EAAA!
Visit the **”Ways to Help”** section on their website for more details.
### **Aging & Disability Resources**
EAAA offers various services, including:
– **Information Assistance & Resources** – Guidance for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
– **Medicare 101 & Counseling** – Education on Medicare basics and enrollment.
– **Medicare Fraud Education** – Prevention tips on Medicare errors, waste, fraud, and abuse.
– **Medicare Savings Program** – Financial assistance for Medicare premiums and prescriptions.
– **Caregiver Respite** – Support services for caregivers.
– **Caregiver Education & Support Groups** – Skill-building and resource-sharing opportunities.
– **Money Minders** – Trained volunteers help older adults with budgeting and financial organization.
### **Food & Nutrition Programs**
EAAA provides food programs to support older adults:
– **Meals on Wheels** – Nutritious meals delivered to homebound seniors.
– **Commodity Supplemental Food Program** – Healthy food options for low-income older adults.
– **Community Café** – Hot meals in a social setting with games and activities.
– **Furry Friends Food Bank** – Monthly pet food and litter support for low-income seniors and their pets.