Caregiving

AARP is your fierce defender on issues that impact adults 50-plus, and we call on candidates to pay attention to the issues that matter to all voters 50-plus and their families.

New AARP resource connects veterans to adapted housing grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Get the family caregiving support you need, when you need it. Your caregiving journey can be challenging in all kinds of ways. AARP Family Caregiving is here to help you get answers, connect with other family caregivers and find resources close to home. So you can take care of what matters most.

Even in the best of times, social isolation is a significant problem. In Maine, over 135,000 people 50 and older live alone and are at higher risk of social isolation. Download our free resources flyer here.

AARP Maine collaborates with other organizations in our state with you in mind. Check out these resources and connect with the opportunities that work best for you!

How did our founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, build on her experience as a high school principal to found the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the betterment of older Americans? What initiatives did she launch decades ago that are still part of the framework of AARP's mission today? Find out in this wonderful series written and narrated by AARP Maine volunteers.

The state of Maine offers assistance to some family caregivers struggling with high out-of-pocket costs through Respite for ME Grants, a pilot program.

Many caregivers have out of pocket expenses-learn more about grants available in Maine

No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier