Category: Jane Margesson
Bike and Pedestrian Safety
Working to Improve Bike and Pedestrian Safety in Maine In 2019, Maine was designated an Age-Friendly State by the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. This designation is a major step toward making Maine…
AARP Policy Briefing Webinar
AARP Maine is hosting a webinar for small businesses on Wednesday, February 5th at 12PM. The webinar will focus on how to improve retirement security for Mainers and what that means for small business owners.AARP…
THANK YOU From AARP Maine
National Volunteer Day A Big THANK YOU from your friends at AARP Maine Our office is so lucky to have the opportunity to work with volunteers across the state who tirelessly work on behalf of…
Open Enrollment Underway
Before holiday hustle and bustle upstages everything else, REMEMBER that both Medicare and ACA Open Enrollment are underway. Please make sure to review your plan(s) while you still have the opportunity so you can be…
Maine Family Caregivers Month
NOVEMBER is Maine Family Caregivers Month. We are all in this together. Our newly updated Maine Family Caregiver Resource Guide is available! You can download the guide here. Please send an email to me@aarp.org if…
We’re Moving!
With many thousands of miles of public trails and acres of parks available to us, Maine is the perfect place to take a stroll or a hike. Especially if you enjoy snowshoeing and cross-country skiing,…
The Ant and the Grasshopper
The Ant and the Grasshopper Come to Maine! You may remember the fable about the grasshopper, a happy go lucky fellow who procrastinates instead of storing winter food. His neighbor, the ant, is an organized…
Leaving No Stone Unturned
When I first met Sammee Quong several years ago, I knew I was meeting someone unique. Sammee has a smile that will knock you flat, and beautiful tattoos several of which are ginkgo leaves in…
2019 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Although elder abuse is an issue across the country, with an aging population, Maine is likely to see an increase in cases of elder abuse and financial…
Mainers are Speaking Up
Mainers are Speaking Up About Prescription Drug Costs Is the high cost of your prescription drugs making you sick? Mainers are sharing their stories. Call your State House Representative today toll-free: 1-844-226-7030. Together, we can #StopRxGreed….
Free Shredding Events
Free Shredding Events in Augusta, Bangor and Portland in April: Working to Safely Dispose of Sensitive Documents and Unwanted Medications As part of our ongoing work to raise awareness about consumer fraud and identity theft,…
Love and Friendship Online
Let Your Cool-headedness Keep Your Warm Heart Safe When Looking for Love and Friendship Online. Lots of people meet friends and potential love interests online through dating sites, social media, or mobile apps. It can…
