BRUNSWICK — Spectrum Generations and People Plus are joining forces at the current People Plus location at 35 Union St. to offer a full service experience to older and disabled adults and their families who want to lead active, healthy, independent lives.

People Plus supports an engaged, healthy and independent life for older adults, while joining others to build community for all ages. Spectrum Generations is the Central Maine Area Agency on Aging, as well as the Aging and Disability Resource Center, providing Older American Act programs such as Meals on Wheels, Family Caregiving, Options Counseling and Evidenced based programming to help people age in place and live healthy lives.

Both organizations have worked together for many years. According to Gerard Queally, CEO of Spectrum Generations, “Although Spectrum Generations and People Plus will remain separate and independently incorporated nonprofit businesses, by residing under one roof the Midcoast community stands to benefit from our combined experience.”

Under the terms of the agreement recently approved by both Boards of Directors, this alliance will blend the best of Spectrum Generations and People Plus making it easy for the Midcoast area to enjoy “one-stop shopping” for a variety of options to improve their lives. Spectrum Generations will move its midcoast nutrition and ADRC staff into the People Plus building, where they will continue to administer Meals on Wheels and support the community dining program, and provide Aging and Disability Resource Counseling to help older and disabled adults navigate the complex system of aging in place.

By eliminating duplicate services, sharing volunteers, plus assisting each other in fundraising, more money and resources will now be available to help both organizations serve more people.

For more information about Spectrum Generations programs and services call 1-800-639-1553 or visit www.spectrumgenerations.org. For more information about People Plus, call 729-0757 or online at www.peopleplusmaine.org.