What's New in Healthy Living for ME

Statewide - Healthy Living for ME has announced its July workshop schedule. Through its network partners, Healthy Living for ME is able to offer in-person and online workshops statewide. In July, the workshops include programs that help people improve their fitness, help people manage chronic conditions, and provide support and resources for caregivers. “We’re pleased to be able to offer a variety of both online and in-person workshops with our network partners in northern, mid-coast and central Maine this summer,” said Jennifer Fortin, Fidelity & Training Manager of Healthy Living for ME. “Whether you’re looking for support in your role as a caregiver, or would like to take steps to improve your own health and wellness, Healthy Living for ME’s evidence-based workshops can help.” Read More

Statewide - Mainers are invited to register for Healthy Living for ME’s free summer workshops which begin in June. The workshops that are now open for registration include A Matter of Balance, Living Well for Better Health, Better Health Now, Living Well with Chronic Pain, and Living Well with HIV+. Mainers who are caregivers or supports for individuals living with conditions addressed in these workshops are also invited to participate. Healthy Living for ME also welcomes referrals from healthcare providers; these evidence-based workshops can help patients manage and prevent conditions before they become more serious or result in emergency situations. “The workshops we are offering this summer address a variety of health conditions and concerns. Mainers who deal with these health issues can benefit not only from the information presented in the workshop, but also from being a part of a supportive group of people who may be in a similar situation. If you think you could benefit from one of our June workshops, please call us to ask any questions, or to register,” said Jen Paquet, Training Manager of Healthy Living for ME. Read More

Grant Goals Exceeded; Participants Overwhelmingly Report Positive Results Statewide - Since 2019, Healthy Living for ME and partners of its statewide network have reached over 2100 Mainers through nearly 200 workshops held to support the prevention and reduction of falls in Maine. Read More

(Augusta/Pittsfield) - Healthy Living for ME is pleased to welcome Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital as a community provider in the statewide network. Read More

(Augusta) - Healthy Living for ME is pleased to welcome the Kennebec Valley YMCA as a community provider in the statewide network. 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

Training Sessions Scheduled for March and April Address Chronic Conditions, Caregiving Statewide - Healthy Living for ME is offering several leader trainings in March for Mainers who are interested in volunteering with the organization as a workshop leader. Any interested Mainer is welcome to join the trainings. Community organizations are also welcome to have their staff and/or volunteers participate in the leader trainings. Read More

When I first got involved with SeniorsPlus as an administrative volunteer, I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, after just a short time there I was inspired to do more to help the organization and Healthy Living for ME (HL4ME) further its excellent mission of creating a healthier Maine. I’m so glad I found HL4ME and wanted to share why. 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