Comfort Keepers of Ellsworth Maine

11/29/2025

Giving Tuesday is coming up in a few days. You can donate to through our fundraiser at https://giving.gsfb.org/ComfortKeepers912 . Any amount helps!

11/28/2025

Loneliness fades when connection grows. We’re honored to help seniors find joy through friendship, conversation, and community

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Comfort Keepers! We hope you all get to enjoy some time with family and delicious food.

11/25/2025

Did You Know?: More than 12 million seniors and older adults experience food insecurity. An estimated 7.4 million seniors (60 and older) and 5.2 million older adults (50-59) experience food insecurity as of 2023, with rates varying by state and major metropolitan area.

We have a fundraiser for Good Shepherd Food Bank running until the end of 2025. This is a part of Comfort Keepers Feed Seniors Now initiative to help seniors with limited resources and difficulty obtaining food to maintain good nutrition.

You can donate at https://giving.gsfb.org/ComfortKeepers912

11/25/2025

🍽️ Emergency Nutrition Assistance: Grab-and-Go Frozen Meals Available This Week

Eastern Area Agency on Aging is offering free Grab-and-Go Frozen Meals for SNAP-eligible older adults and adults with disabilities across Eastern Maine. These meals are ready-to-heat, no registration is required.

You are eligible if you are a SNAP participant who is:
✔️ Age 60 or older
✔️ Age 18 or older living with a disability

📅 Meal Pick-Up Schedule for the Week of November 24:
(Dates and times may change weekly. Updated schedules will be shared as they become available.)

WASHINGTON COUNTY — CALAIS
📍 First United Methodist Church, 849 Main St.
🕐 Tuesday, Nov. 25 | 1–2 PM

NORTHERN PENOBSCOT — MILLINOCKET
📍 Stearns Assisted Living, 80 Maine Ave. (lower parking lot)
🕐 Tuesday, Nov. 25 | 1–2 PM

SOUTHERN PENOBSCOT — BREWER
📍 Durgin Center, 274 State St.
🕐 Wednesday, Nov. 26 | 1–2 PM

HANCOCK COUNTY — SULLIVAN
📍 Sorrento Sullivan Rec Center, 1776 US-1 (front parking lot)
🕐 Tuesday, Nov. 25 | 11 AM–12 PM

Meals are first come, first served while supplies last.
Please help spread the word so neighbors who qualify know these meals are available. 💙

11/24/2025

💛 Supporting Family Caregivers’ Mental Health During the Holidays

The holiday season is often filled with joy, but for many family caregivers, it can also bring stress, fatigue, and emotional overwhelm. Balancing traditions, gatherings, and responsibilities—while caring for an aging loved one—can make this time of year feel especially heavy.

At Comfort Keepers, we want to remind caregivers of something important: You deserve care, too.

✨ Tips for Protecting Your Mental Well-Being This Season

1. Give yourself permission to set boundaries.
It’s okay to simplify holiday plans or say “not this year” to activities that add more strain than joy.

2. Share responsibilities.
Whether it’s delegating holiday tasks or asking relatives to help with caregiving duties, you don’t have to carry everything alone.

3. Make space for small moments of peace.
Even 10–15 minutes of quiet time, deep breathing, or a short walk can lower stress and boost emotional balance.

4. Stay connected.
Caregiving can feel isolating. Reach out to friends, family, or support groups—sometimes a conversation is the best gift you can give yourself.

5. Consider professional support.
Home-care services can provide respite, companionship, and hands-on help, giving caregivers time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the season.

💛 You Are Not Alone
Our team is here to support both seniors and the families who love them. If you need a little extra help this holiday season, we’re only a call away.

Get in touch with our team to find a location or care services in Ellsworth

11/22/2025

We couldn't provide great care to seniors without our caregivers. They are an invaluable part of our team! If you've ever considered work like this, reach out to us, we would love to answer any questions. We offer flexible scheduling, benefits, and training. Call us at (207)460-8075 or apply at https://www.comfortkeepers.com/offices/maine/ellsworth/work-for-comfort-keepers/

The hiring process for Comfort Keepers is a painless process. We are more than just a job, we elevate the human spirit to bring joy and purpose.

11/21/2025

These are just a few of the things that have been bringing us joy lately. Which of these would you keep if you could only keep one?

And don't forget that you can donate to our GSFB fundraiser! https://giving.gsfb.org/ComfortKeepers912

11/20/2025

The VFW is hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner this weekend. If you or a loved one are a senior or a veteran and would like some tasty food and community, check it out!

VFW Post 109 in Ellsworth will host its annual free Thanksgiving dinner for area seniors and veterans on Saturday, Nov. 22.

11/19/2025

What is the one food you most look forward to every year? Are you a green bean casserole person, really love mashed potatoes, or are you from a mac & cheese family? And does your family have a dish you think is a little out there that is served every year? Let us know!

And if Thanksgiving and the holidays have you wanting to give back, consider donating to our fundraiser for Good Shepherd Food Bank. https://giving.gsfb.org/ComfortKeepers912

11/18/2025

November is Family Caregiver Month. More than 63 million Americans dedicate their time, energy, and compassion to caring for friends or family members living with disabilities or complex medical conditions. Among them are 59 million who care for adults. The care they provide is invaluable.

PBS created a documentary with the support of Comfort Keepers that showcases caregiving in America today. Checkout the preview here:

Intertwines caregivers’ personal stories with the history of the American care system.