Agency on Aging names home care and nutrition director

3 years ago

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Agency on Aging recently welcomed Chris Beaulieu as the director of home care and nutrition services.  

In his new role, Beaulieu is responsible for the strategic and administrative oversight of Eldercare Personal Support, Nutrition Services and Adult Day Services. 

The Presque Isle native works closely with others within the agency and  community partners to ensure the quality, growth and awareness of programs. All agency  programs support older people to live independently in their home communities. 

Beaulieu, who joined the agency in early November, has a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Maine in Orono. He has extensive experience in  wellness, having worked for the Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department for 17  years and serving as director of the department for 15 of those years.  

According to the agency’s executive director, Joy Barresi Saucier, Beaulieu has  significant leadership experience. 

“He’s very detail oriented and he’s very committed to the  quality of service we have,” Barresi said, adding that his prior experience and lifelong commitment to Aroostook County make him an asset to the organization as he oversees staff and volunteers and  collaborates with the team to meet the challenges of the pandemic.  

Beaulieu hopes to continue to be a good resource for older Aroostook residents and to help as many of them as possible during these unprecedented times.  

“I’m inspired a little bit every day by my coworkers. There’s a great team here. They all  are here for the same reason and that’s to really improve the lives of our older persons in  Aroostook County,” Beaulieu said. “It’s nice to know that we are making a difference.” 

Beaulieu and his wife, Kelli, reside in Presque Isle. They have three children. In his personal time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and attending his children’s sporting events.