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ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT SERVICES
KNOX COUNTY
Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Evaluation: Through a comprehensive assessment, a team consisting of a geriatric physician
and/or nurse, social worker and specialized staff determine the type of memory
disorder or dementia. Information about
the disease and assistance in obtaining the necessary resources to provide the
most appropriate care are provided.
Maine’s evaluation centers are listed below:
·
The Center for
Healthy Aging, Bangor
(207)
973-7094
·
Community Health and
Counseling Services and Maine Coast Physician’s Affiliate, Bangor
(207)
947-0366
·
AGES Program,
University of New England, Biddeford and Portland
1-800-930-2437 and (207) 283-4882
·
The Alzheimer’s and
Memory Center, Eastern Neurology Associates, Bangor
(207) 947-0558
·
Memory Clinic, Cary
Medical Center, Caribou
(207) 498-3111 ext. 1394
·
Gardiner Evaluation
Unit, Gardiner
(207) 626-1773
·
MMC Geriatric Center,
PortlandScarborough
871-2847
Geriatricians: Physicians
specializing in the care of the elderly.
Philip Groce, MD 321 Appleton Rd Union 785-2969
Neurologists: A
referral from a primary care physician is usually required for a neurologist,
who specializes in brain diseases and disorders.
Robert
Stein, MD 4 Glen Cove
Drive Rockport 596-0031
Elder Law Attorneys: Specifically knowledgeable about the laws and regulations
that affect the elderly, including powers of attorney, guardianship, transfer
of assets and Medicaid and Medicare.
Lawyer
Referral and Information Service 1-800-860-1460
Legal
Services for the Elderly 1-800-750-5353
Volunteer
Lawyers Project 1-800-442-4293
Esther Barnhart 10
Masonic Street Rockland 594-8400
James
Brannan 15
Limerock Street Rockland 595-0554
Carol R. Emery 419
Main Street Rockland 594-8911
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT SERVICES
KNOX COUNTY
In-Home Respite: Funds are available through the Partners in Caring Program
to pay for in-home respite and overnight respite at home or in a facility to
give caregivers some time off. With
temporary relief, families may be able to care for the person with dementia at
home much longer than would otherwise be possible. For more information,
contact:
Senior Spectrum 1-800-639-1553
or 622-9212
Support Groups: Led by an experienced facilitator, caregivers have the
opportunity to share experiences and get support and emotional encouragement
from others.
Knox Center for LTC 6
White Street Rockland 594-6800
Harbor Hill Belfast 338-5307
Adult Day Services: Day care centers provide a safe, structured setting, which
can help to maintain functioning as long as possible.
Windward Gardens 105 Mechanic Street Camden 236-4197
Home Health Agencies: Visiting nurses, home health aides, personal care
assistants, and homemakers can provide services in the home ranging from
personal care to health care and professional care.
Home
Resources of ME 1-800-639-3084 273-4445
Camden
Area Dis. Nurses 108 Elm Street Camden 236-8381
Bridges
(Senior Spectrum) 1-800-876-9212
Kno-Wal-Lin
Home Care 170 Pleasant
Street Rockland 594-9561
Rockland Dist Nrsng Assoc 44 Limerock Rockland 594-4522
Island’s
Comm. Med. Ctr. Vinalhaven 863-4341
Residential Care/Assisted Living Facilities: Residential care and assisted
living (AL) facilities serve
individuals who need supervision around the clock, but do not yet have the
medical problems that require nursing home placement.
Camden Health Care Center 108 Elm Street Camden 236-8381
Sixty Three Washington St 63 Washington Street Camden 236-3638
Windward Gardens (AL) 105 Mechanic Street Camden 236-4197
Pond View Boarding Home 934 River Rd. Cushing 354-8837
Talbot Home 73 Talbot Avenue Rockland 594-5971
Lucette's Boarding Home 61 Main Street Thomaston 354-6746
Seven Tree Manor Middle Road, Box 628 Union 785-4419
Robins Nest Boarding Home Main Street Warren 273-3345
Washington Manor Route 105 Washington 845-2231
Nursing Facilities: Nursing facilities serve people with Alzheimer’s and other
dementias who have medical needs that require nursing care.
Camden Health Care Center 108 Elm Street Camden 236-8381
Windward Gardens 105 Mechanic Street Camden 236-4197
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA
SUPPORT SERVICES
KNOX COUNTY
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Alz Knox Center for LTC 6 White Street Rockland 594-2841
Shore Village Nursing Ctr 201 Camden Street Rockland 596-6423
Talbot Home 73 Talbot Avenue Rockland 594-5971
FOR
MORE INFORMATION CALL:
THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
MAINE CHAPTER
PORTLAND, ME
1-800-660-2871
This list does not constitute an
endorsement or a recommendation.
11/97
Updated 2/98,.
10/98, 5/99, 3/00, 3/01,
12/01, 7/02