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Aging in Place

Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors is supporting an Aging In Place (AIP) initiative in Yarmouth, led by Leigh Kirchner with support from a large group of volunteers. We interpret Aging In Place to mean: the ability to live in one’s home and community safely, independently, and comfortably regardless of age, income, or ability level.

If you have questions about, or suggestions for needed services, or would like to participate, please call Leigh at 207-712-7244 or e-mail her: leighmk2050@gmail.com.

Adults wearing Beach Party Clothing, smiling and posing for a photo, at a Yarmouth Aging in Place Beach Party

Services available now:

  • Health Services and Support
  • Economic Security & Support
    • Affordable Housing Options
    • Food Support Options
    • Fuel Assistance Options
    • Senior Tax Assistance Yarmouth (STAY) – see below for more information
    • Info flyers on Affordable Housing, Food Support, Fuel Assistance, Transportation Options (see brochures on display at Memorial Library)
    • Trusted Home/Yard Vendor list (contact Leigh for a copy). If you know a vendor who would like to be on the YCAN Trusted Home/Yard Vendor list, please have them fill in this form.
    • Next Chapter Support Group - how we move through life stages.  Meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday on the 3rd floor of the library.  Contact Leigh for more information.
    • Aging in Place monthly meetings provide information and resources for older adults in Yarmouth.  Take on new projects as suggested by the membership.  All are welcome.  Contact Leigh for more information.
  • Volunteer Services
    • The Phone Pal Program offers a volunteer who will regularly call you for a friendly chat, providing connections and someone you can talk to about everyday life.

Aging in Place produces a very informative bi-monthly newsletter.  Printed copies are available upon request or click here to automatically receive a copy online.

Senior e-newsletters published in the past 12 months:

In addition, Aging in Place offers a variety of events geared toward older adults including health fairs, talent sharing workshops, parties and more. Stay tuned to the YCAN Facebook page or subscribe to the Aging in Place newsletters for information on events  here.

Senior Tax Assistance in Yarmouth (STAY)

    To be eligible for the program, you must meet all the following qualifications:

    1. 67 years of age or older as of filing deadline of 4/30/25 (April 30, 1958)
    2. Homestead in the Town of Yarmouth
    3. Resident of the Town of Yarmouth for at least 10 years
    4. Combined household income does not exceed $114,750.

    To receive an application, you may either:

    • print one from the website here, or
    • call Yarmouth Town Hall at 846-9036 x212,
      provide your name and address, and
      request an application be mailed to you

    To return an application, you may either:

    • Mail it to:
      Attn: Town Clerk, Town of Yarmouth, 200 Main St, Yarmouth, ME 04096
    • Drop it off outside the back door to Yarmouth Town Hall
      in the drop box (plastic tote at the moment)

    The application deadline is the end of April each year. If it is extended by the Town Council, that will be publicized.

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    The application deadline is the end of April each year. If it is extended by the Town Council, that will be publicized.

    Southern Maine Agency on Aging

    Meet with Dannielle Gladu, Community Resource Specialist with the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) and Town of Yarmouth.  Dannielle is available at Merrill Library on Tuesdays (10AM- 3:00PM) and Thursdays (10AM-12:45PM) and at Bartlett Woods 1PM-3PM. She works with Yarmouth Residents to provide support and assistance connecting with different types of community resources such as:

    • Help with resources such as applying for heating assistance
    • Money management referrals
    • Meals on Wheels
    • Food resources
    • Medicare Counseling
    • Assisting with Assisted Living and Nursing home applications
    • Long Term Care applications
    • Emergency response systems (Life Alert, etc.)
    • Setting up DR appointments and more.

    Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors (YCAN) has three programs for Yarmouth residents only, to help maintain independence at home and connect with the community. These are the Friendly Visitor, Handy Helper, and Phone Pal programs. The Phone Pal program continues to offer a volunteer who will regularly call you for a friendly chat, providing connection and someone you can talk to about everyday life.

    To reach Danielle, please email her at:
    YarmouthResources@smaaa.org
    or call (207) 835-9866 with any questions. 
    She is available by phone 8am – 4pm

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      Credit smaaa.org

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