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This page reflects services currently available.

See below for all the things that Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging (SMAAA) resource specialist Zany can help with.

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.

Services available now:

Senior Tax Assistance in Yarmouth (STAY)

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 deadline is April 30, 2021. If it is extended by the Town Council, that will be publicized.

Southern Maine Agency on Aging

Zyanya Holman, Resource Specialist with the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) and Town of Yarmouth. SMAA is working remotely due to COVID-19 currently and Zany is available by phone. She works with Yarmouth Residents to provide support and assistance connecting with different types of community resources such as:

  • Help obtaining Covid-19 Vaccine Appointments
  • Assist with Housing Options
  • Application Assistance
  • Nutrition Programs
  • Meals on Wheels
  • In-Home Support Resources
  • Legal Resources
  • Dental Resources
  • Benefit screening/ Financial Issues
  • Transportation Resources and much 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. While Friendly Visitor and Handy Helper are currently paused due to Covid-19, 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.

During the COVID outbreak, SMAA has been able to provide:

  • Help obtaining Covid-19 Vaccine Appointments
  • Phone Pal support to those on Meals on Wheels. Meals on Wheels has been able to increase the amount of meals delivered per week and extended criteria.
  • Classes on how to use Zoom (to help decrease social isolation and connect them with friends and family)
  • Virtual coffee hours to connect seniors
  • Meditation and gentle exercise classes virtually

SMAA is also offering several upcoming workshops:

You Have the Power to Prevent a Fall
Thursday June 24th, 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Presenter
Deb Baginski
Volunteer A Matter of Balance Coordinator
Southern Maine Agency on Aging

If you’ve noticed changes in your balance, or had a recent fall, join us for this presentation to learn more about risks and the steps you can take to prevent a fall from happening.  We’ll talk about medications, home safety, our own habits and behaviors, and more.  You’ll leave feeling empowered to take action and stay strong and balanced.

Register Online Now by clicking here.

To reach Zany, please email her at
SMAAResource@yarmouth.me.us
or call
(207) 835-9866
with any questions. Her office hours are
Tuesdays & Thursdays
from 10am – 3pm
She is also available by phone 8am – 4pm