CALAIS – Penny Cross has become community services consultant for elderly residents in Washington County. Cross is working through Eastern Agency on Aging.

She is available to help people 60 and older, and their families.

Her work involves obtaining services. “I can help individuals with information, options and the application process for such programs as Medicaid, Medicare, Supplemental Medicare health insurance options, Medicare savings plans, Maine’s Low-Cost Prescription Drug Card program, Meals for Me and food stamps,” Cross said.

“As a lifelong resident of Washington County, I know and understand the joys and challenges of living in this beautiful region of Maine,” Cross said in a news release.

She may be reached at 454-0712 Mondays through Fridays. It is also possible to leave a message at Eastern Agency on Aging’s Bangor office (800) 432-7812.