Getting started.
Who this helps
Primarily serves adults age 60 and older and adults with disabilities in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, and Washington counties. Some programs have income guidelines.
How to get started
Call or visit during business hours. A specialist will discuss your needs and help determine which programs you qualify for.
How they can help.
The Eastern Area Agency on Aging has served eastern Maine since 1973, helping older adults and people with disabilities remain independent in their homes. They provide assistance with heating bills, home-delivered meals through Meals on Wheels, caregiver support, health insurance counseling, and transportation to medical appointments.
- Heating bill assistance and subsidies
- Meals on Wheels home-delivered meals
- Health insurance counseling (Medicare/Medicaid)
- Transportation to medical appointments
- Caregiver support programs
What to have ready.
Proof of age, income documentation, and utility bills for heating assistance.
Call with your questions