Supporting Seniors in Need
May 14, 2026 | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Learn how to volunteer to help seniors in need or get volunteer help if you are a senior in need!
Join us for a community conversation about support, connection, and care.
Michele Melanson of the SEARCH program through Catholic Charities will share how SEARCH supports folks aging at home who are over 60 years old that may feel lonely and Isolated. Michele trains volunteers to help support the individual by providing services such as companionship, grocery food and errand shopping as well as social connectedness.
Ashley Butterfield, Executive Director of Bath-Brunswick Respite Care, will also share how her organization supports families as they navigate the challenges of dementia. Together, they will highlight local resources that support a more connected, age-friendly Mid-Coast Maine.
About the presenters
Ashley Butterfield is the Executive Director of Bath-Brunswick Respite Care, which has supported families in MidCoast Maine for 37 years as they navigate the challenges of dementia. As a caregiver herself, Ashley is passionate about strengthening support for caregivers and building more compassionate, community-centered care.
Michele Melanson is a Program Coordinator at Catholic Charities Maine.
