Live Well in Maine.
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Resources for Older People in Maine
Bureau of Elder & Adult Services
1-800-262-2232
An interpreter will be provided.
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Our goal is to give you information that will help you live well. We want you to be healthy and safe.
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Services for Older People
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The Bureau of Elder & Adult Services can help you find out about programs for older people. Call us if you, or someone you care for, needs help with:
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Rides, food, a place to live—
- Rides to the grocery or drug store and to the doctors.
- Places that serve food or bring meals to your home.
- Find a place to live.
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Buying things and paying bills—
- Help with filling out forms and making telephone calls.
- Help to pay for medical care and medicines.
- Help to pay for food and housing.
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Training, getting paid to work and things to do for fun—
- Learn new information and how to do new things.
- Find a job or work program.
- Find out about places for you to have fun and meet friends.
- Give your time and skills to others in need.
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Being safe and having someone to look out for you—
- Know your rights as a Maine resident.
- Help for people who are not treated well or have their money stolen.
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Personal health care at home and care in a nursing home—
- Care in your home if you are sick.
- Care in a Nursing Home and other choices.
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...Any other need or concern.
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 1-800-262-2232
An interpreter will be provided.
TTY:
1-800-606-0215 toll free
Fax: 1-207-287-9229
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Department of Human Services
Bureau of Elder & Adult Services
John Elias Baldacci, Governor
Peter E. Walsh, Acting Commissioner
Christine Gianopoulos Director
442 Civic Center Drive
11 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0011
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