What's New in Healthy Living for ME

Healthy Living for ME is one of 20 grantees for USAging’s Center of Excellence to Align Health and Social Care. Read More

May 2024 News Letter Read More

By promoting health education during Physical Wellness Month, you help yourself and others in our community get out of the winter blues. Connect with your local community center or Area Agency on Aging to create a bonding experience between family and friends that will help reduce your stress and anxiety while also supporting efforts to improve your mental and physical health. Check out our upcoming programs now at healthylivingforme.org. If you don't see an active workshop that meets your needs, reach out to us directly to be added to a waitlist for future workshops. Read More

Growing national research on the social determinants of health suggests that access to quality health care contributes only 20% to an individual’s overall health and well-being, while social risk factors, behaviors, and physical environment contribute 80%. All Mainers should have the opportunity to attain their full health potential, regardless of their circumstances. Read More

Spectrum Generations’ President and CEO Gerry Queally was the guest on Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s “Chamber Chatter” July 26 speaking about a unique pilot effort and partnership aimed to increase access to health and social services and reduce health disparities within Maine’s rural communities. Read More

Growing national research on the social determinants of health suggests that access to quality health care contributes only 20% to an individual’s overall health and well-being, while social risk factors, behaviors, and physical environment contribute 80%. Read More

Statewide - September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact that falls have on the lives of millions of Americans each year and take steps to prevent falls. The U.S. CDC reports that each year one in four adults over the age of 65 experiences a fall. Additionally, the National Council on Aging reports that an older adult is seen in an emergency room every 11 seconds due to a fall-related injury. “Healthy Living for ME is actively making a difference for Mainers who are at risk for falls. Through workshops and resource connections, network partners throughout the state are helping Mainers reduce their risk of falls and improve their quality of life,” said Jennifer Fortin, Training & Fidelity Manager of Healthy Living for ME. “During this Falls Prevention Awareness Month, we encourage Mainers to assess their own risk for falls and have conversations about preventing falls with loved ones who may be at risk.” Read More

Statewide - This March, Healthy Living for ME joins in recognizing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, more than 3.6 million people sustain an acquired brain injury each year. Read More

Pharmacists invited to attend informational sessions on National Diabetes Prevention Program Statewide - The Maine CDC and Healthy Living for ME are partnering in an effort to help pharmacists provide their patients with more resources to prevent diabetes. In Maine, it is estimated that 10% of the population has diabetes and another 8% are aware they are pre-diabetic. Read More

Free, virtual workshop will begin in February Statewide - Healthy Living for ME will be offering the National Diabetes Prevention Program to Mainers in 2022. The workshop is for adults who are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes or who have pre-diabetes. It is estimated that over 86,000 Mainers are aware they have prediabetes. Read More