ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT SERVICES

PENOBSCOT 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.

               Henry Atkins, MD                    78 Ridgewood Dr.                Bangor                    947-0768

               George Bostwick, MD               417 State Street               Bangor               945-7979

               Dale Walker, MD                     277 State Street302 Husson Ave., Ste.2        Bangor                    942-2273

               Thomas Hayward, MD            P.O. Box 339                        East Corinth           285-3312

 

Geriatric Psychiatrists:  Psychiatrists specializing in the care of the elderly.

               Jeffrey S. Barkin, MD              498 Essex Street                  Bangor                    947-0558

               Niamh Holohan, MD                498 Essex Street                  Bangor                    947-0558

 

Neurologists:  A referral from a primary care physician is usually required for a neurologist, who specializes in brain diseases and disorders.

                   David Goodenough, MD          498 Essex Street                  Bangor                    947-0558

               Thaddeus Jozefowicz, MD     498 Essex Street268 Stillwater Ave.                Bangor                    973-6100947-0558

               Shelly Sally Kirkpatrick, MD               268 Stillwater Avenue498 Essex Street                  Bangor                    990-6111947-0558

               Francis Kitteredge, MD           498 Essex  Street                 Bangor                    947-0558

               Stephanie Lash, MD               498 Essex Street                  Bangor                    947-0558

              Bruce Sigsbee, MD              498 Essex Street              Bangor              947-0558

   George Wright, MD                               498 Essex Street                  Bangor                    947-0558

               Brian Gallagher, MD                303 Main Street                    Orono                     866-5561

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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.

               Ray Bradford                           50 Columbia Street              Bangor                    947-0173

               Cohen & Cohen, PA               22 State Street                     Bangor                    945-5601

               Nathan Dane                           205 French Street, Ste. 1     Bangor                    947-1144

               Clarissa Edelston                   P.O. Box 1210                      Bangor                    947-0111

               Edith Richardson, Rudman & Winchell P.O. Box 1401      Bangor                    947-4501

               Jane Skelton                           209 State Street                   Bangor                    947-6500

               Brent Slater                             115 Franklin St., Suite 2A     Bangor                    947-6151

               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

 

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:

               Eastern Agency on Aging       450 Essex Street                  Bangor            1-800-432-7812

 

Support Groups:  Led by an experienced facilitator, caregivers have the opportunity to share experiences and get support and emotional encouragement from others.

               Westgate Manor                     750 Union Street                   Bangor                    942-7336

              First Congregational Church                                                Brewer                               942-7336

               Dexter Nursing HomeHealth Care                 64 Park Street                      Dexter                     924-5516

               Colonial Health Care                                                            Lincoln                    794-6534

 

Adult Day Services:  Day care centers provide a safe, structured setting, which can help to maintain functioning as long as possible.

               Ross Manor                            758 Broadway                      Bangor                    941-8400

               Golden Years ADC                 44 Perkins Avenue               Old Town                827-7294

               Mountain Hts Adult Day Svs.  83 Houlton Street                  Patten                     528-2200

               Westgate Manor                     750 Union Street                   Bangor                    942-7336

               My Friends Place                    703 Essex Street                  Bangor                    945-0122

 

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.

               A Loving Touch                       149 Cedar Street                  Bangor                    990-1995

               Apria Healthcare                     100 Dowd Road                   Bangor                    942-5579

               Bridges (Senior Spectrum)                                    P.O. Box 2309                      Augusta                   1-800-876-9212

               Bangor Area Visiting Nurses   885 Union St                         Bangor                    973-6550

               Comm. Health & Counseling  P.O. Box 425                        Bangor                    947-0366

               Home Resources of Maine               Main St., PO Box 53.               Mattawamkeag               736-2130

               Home Resources of Maine     P.O. Box 358                        Gardiner       1-800-639-3084

Hospice of Eastern Maine               412 State Street               Bangor               945-8269

               New England Home Health               412 State Street               Bangor               945-3374

               Hospice of Eastern Maine       412 State Street                   Bangor                    945-8269

               New England Home Health     412 State Street                   Bangor                    945-3374

 

               Comm. Health & Counseling                                               Charleston              564-2267

               Comm. Health & Counseling                                               Dexter                     564-2267

               Comm. Health & Counseling                                               East Corinth           564-2267

               Comm. Health & Counseling                                               Eddington               947-0366

               Comm. Health & Counseling  PO Box 208                          Lincoln                    794-2001

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               Comm. Health & Counseling                                               Levant                     947-0366

               Comm. Health & Counseling                                               Old Town                947-0366

               Comm. Health & Counseling                                               Orono                     947-0366

               Bangor Area Visiting Nurses                                                Levant                     947-0589

 

Residential Care/Assisted Living Facilities with Alzheimer’s Units:  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.

     Alz     Eastside Rehab & Living Ctr  516 Mt Hope Avenue            Bangor                    947-6131

     Alz     Ross Manor                            758 Broadway                      Bangor                    941-8400

     Alz     Westgate Manor                     750 Union Street                   Bangor                    942-7336

 

Nursing Facilities with Alzheimer’s Units:  Nursing facilities serve people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias who have medical needs that require nursing care.

     Alz     Ross Manor                            758 Broadway                      Bangor                    941-8400

     Alz     Westgate Manor                     750 Union Street                   Bangor                    942-7336

     Alz      Maine Veterans’ Home          44 Hogan Road                    Bangor                               942-2333

     Alz      Brewer Rehab & Living Ctr.  74 Parkway South                 Brewer                               989-7300

               Colonial Healthcare               P.O. Box 70                           Lincoln                    794-6534

 

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, 11/00, 3/01, 12/01, 7/02