Independent and Active More senior citizens stay active and independent in our community due to efforts of your local United Way and its partners. United Way of Eastern Maine recognizes the importance of supporting both self-sufficient and dependent seniors. The United Way Supporting Seniors Impact Council sponsors many core programs that help seniors lead active, productive lives. Your local United Way also provides family caregivers of dependent elderly with the help they need to balance work, family and caregiving responsibilities. The strategy includes linking caregivers to support services through doctors, faith-based and neighborhood leaders. United Way supports programs that provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for retirees that enable them to use their time and experience to give back to the community. Hundreds of volunteers serve as teachers, mentors, tutors, advisors and companions to others. Recommended Web Links Administration on Aging American Society on Aging Caregiving National Alliance for Caregiving Civic Ventures Generations Together Medicare Social Security Administration Contact For more information about keeping Seniors Independant and Active, please contact: Edward B. French, MSW Vice President, Community Impact 207.941.2800 x 205 edwardf@unitedwayem.org

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United Way partners with the Creating Assets, $avings and Hope (CA$H) coalition to provide free tax assistance and financial resources to individuals in Eastern Maine. More than 2,800 low and moderate income individuals have received free tax preparation and financial resource support. The work of the coalition has brought more than $2 million in refund monies to Eastern Maine. Read more.