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UNE School of Social Work student pens series about age-friendly efforts in Augusta

UNE School of Social Work student Sara Grant

The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel published a series of articles written by Sara Grant, a student in the University of New England School of Social Work, about the Age-Friendly Committee in the City of Augusta.

Grant, who is pursuing her master’s degree in social work with a focus on gerontology, is an active member of the committee and a devoted advocate for older adults. The articles, which focus on housing, health care and staying connected, offer valuable information and advice for older adults in the Augusta region and beyond.

“Augusta offers a wealth of services to its residents,” Grant writes. “As part of the Age-Friendly Initiative, our committee wants to inform Augusta residents of the various programs available and improve the livability for residents of all ages.” 

Read “Housing in Augusta key to safe senior living.”

Read “Health care in Augusta provides stable base for senior citizens.”

Read “Keeping older residents connected and informed part of Augusta age-friendly mission.”

To learn more about the University of New England’s Westbrook College of Health Professions visit www.une.edu/wchp

To apply, visit www.une.edu/admissions

About the University of New England

The University of New England is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible, accredited online degrees. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state’s top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine’s only medical college, Maine’s only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.