Seniors

• ‘Aging Conversations’ begin Jan. 25

  Tue, 01/17/2023 - 11:00am

  For some people, even the phrase older adult conjures up negative images of physical and cognitive impairment. But ageist stereotypes, such as older people being out of touch, do not reflect the typical experiences of older adults. “Becoming Mortal” conversations about the various aspects of aging will be the focus of the Inn Along the Way’s Winter 2023 “Challenging the Narrative About Aging Conversations”” taking place at the Chapman Farm, 741 Main Street in Damariscotta, beginning on...

• Midcoast Senior College offers free six-part series

  Tue, 12/27/2022 - 8:45am

  Midcoast Senior College invites you to explore our changing economy and demographics through a six-part series. Maine’s economy is amid a transformation that includes new businesses in areas such as biotechnology, aquaculture, renewable energy, food processing, brewing, and distilling. These economic developments are reshaping the nature of work, our institutions, and the communities in which we live. The first session is part of Midcoast’s Winter Wisdom series, sponsored by The Highlands. It...

• Midcoast Senior College announces classes

  Sun, 12/11/2022 - 8:00am

  Midcoast Senior College , a non - profit organization dedicated to bringing educational opportunities to lifelong senior learners in Mid coast Maine, has announced a January and February line - up of events that range in topics from Maine’s future economy and historical past, how - to ’ s on photography, writing, fly - tying, and sign language, and lectures on medicine, history, arts, and literature. Most events are completely free of charge. For the first time ever Midcoast S enior College is...

• ‘Relationships with Ourselves as We Age’ at Inn Along the Way Sept. 25

  Sun, 09/18/2022 - 8:15am

  “Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be, the last of life, for which the first was made.” – Robert Browning How does your relationship with yourself change as you age? Relationships can be like puzzle pieces affecting all aspects of our lives as each of us face significant transitions in our lives. Relationships with Ourselves as We Age will be the focus of the Inn Along the Way’s Third 2022 summer “Challenging Conversation Circle” taking place at the Chapman Farm, 741 Main St...

• One2One Care at Lincoln Home now offering ‘Meals at Home’

  Sun, 09/11/2022 - 8:45am

  

  One2One Care at The Lincoln Home has added two new services to help seniors stay safely at home. One2One caregivers will help with meal planning and preparation, and now will offer delivery of fresh, locally sourced meals prepared by the culinary team at Lincoln Home. A number of options give seniors flexibility to order frozen meals, a al carte or package deals depending on their individual needs. Healthy food and good nutrition is paramount to maintaining overall health, mobility and well...

• Annual Changing Aging series slated for Sept. 13-15

  Wed, 09/07/2022 - 8:30am

  For the first time since 2019, the Changing Aging series that focuses on health and wellness for seniors, will return to an in-person format. Changing Aging will take place Tuesday, Sept. 13 through Thursday, Sept. 15. This year’s schedule features diverse events and the opportunity to get a flu shot. Host sites include the Boothbay Region YMCA, the Central Lincoln County YMCA and the Inn Along the Way in Damariscotta. There is no charge to attend any of the programs. The schedule is as follows...

• Different perspectives on relationships with others as we age

  Tue, 08/23/2022 - 5:00pm

  Relationships can be like puzzle pieces affecting all aspects of our lives as each of us face significant transitions in our lives. Relationships with Others as We Age will be the focus of the Inn Along the Way’s Second 2022 summer “Challenging Conversation Circle” taking place at the Chapman Farm, 741 Main Street in Damariscotta, Maine on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 3 p.m. Things change over time. Certainly relationships do, especially with age. Shifts in key relationships are often inherently...