HARPSWELL
Local residents will have the chance to weigh in on the challenges seniors are facing today as Maine House Speaker Mark Eves’ senior listening tour arrives in Harpswell.
The event, the third stop of Eves’ statewide tour, takes place at the Elijah Kellogg Church, 917 Harpswell Neck Road, from 6:30-8 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.
“As policymakers, we have an obligation to the seniors who built our state. Incredible work is taking place right here in Harpswell. This is an opportunity to learn from their successes and hear how we can do better as a state,” said Eves, D-North Berwick. “This input will inform the Legislature as it continues its work to improve the lives of seniors.”
The event provides a forum for local seniors, other community members and lawmakers to discuss ways to help Mainers age in place. Harpswell Aging at Home representatives will speak about their initiative to help aging Mainers thrive in their communities.
“Aging can bring with it many barriers to living a full and happy life, from access to affordable housing and health care to rising property taxes to the danger of isolation,” said Rep. Joyce “Jay” McCreight, D-Harpswell. “We can knock down these barriers together if we listen to each other and demonstrate the willpower to act.”
Harpswell Aging at Home is a community led organization committed to fostering initiatives that help people thrive while aging at home. For more information, contact Jess Maurer at [email protected].
Eves’ tour builds on his “Keep ME Home” legislative package aimed at helping seniors live independently in their communities.
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