Innovation in Aging 2025 - Vol. 9 - MAINE COUNCIL ON AGING: EMPOWERING CHANGE AGENTS - Abstract

Sep 28, 2026

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The Maine Council on Aging (MCOA) is a multidisciplinary network of more than 135 organizations and community members supporting healthy, engaged, and secure aging in homes and community settings. The Power in Aging Project is a campaign to dismantle ageism and build an Age-Positive Maine by 2032 through direct cross-sector conversations about age bias. It secured Medicare Savings Program eligibility for over 45,000 older Mainers and generated savings of about $7,300 per year; it also expanded food security and social connection with a $1.3 million Hannaford grant.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages1

Reading Time3 min

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Overview

Power in Aging Project

Achievements and Partnerships

Creative Aging Program

Outreach Data Impact

FAQs

What is the Power in Aging Project and what goal does it pursue?

It is a campaign to dismantle ageism and build an Age-Positive Maine by 2032 through direct conversations across different sectors about age bias and its impacts.

How did MCOA improve financial security for older Mainers?

MCOA achieved victory enabling more than 45,000 older Mainers to qualify for the Medicare Savings Program, saving an average of about $7,300 per year for life.

What partnership and program expansions did MCOA highlight?

MCOA partnered with Hannaford Supermarkets using a $1.3 million grant to increase food security and social connection, and it relaunched the Creative Aging Program to host creative-facilitated conversations with older people.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by Adam