LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties, is seeking new members for its advisory council.
The council is a requirement under the Older Americans Act and is responsible for advising on issues concerning older adults and Older Americans Act programs. The council serves as the “eyes and ears” of local older people and their caregivers; represents the interest of older persons; identifies gaps in services to older persons and provides recommendations for corrective action; reviews and comments on policies, programs and actions that affect older people; acts in an advisory capacity, not a governing capacity; and may have opportunities to communicate with local, state and federally elected officials, make community presentations and provide testimony at public hearings.
The council meets five times a year, and members must live in one of the three counties served by SeniorsPlus. Meetings are currently held via Zoom.
If interested in learning more and joining the Advisory Council, contact Heather Davis, chief operating officer, at hdavis@seniorsplus.org or 207-795-4010.
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