ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT SERVICES

YORK 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, Scarborough

871-2847

Geriatricians and Mental Health Services: Physicians and other professionals specializing in the care of the elderly.

Bruce Bates, DO 11 Hills Beach Road Biddeford 283-0171

Stephen Doane, MD 28 West Cole Road Biddeford 283-1325

~~Barbara McCall, MD~~ ~~284 Main Street~~ ~~Sanford~~ ~~324-2273~~

Robert Cote, MD 25A June Street Sanford 324-5968

Denise Fuhrmann, CNS Scarborough 967-2995

~~Kristen Lombard, CNS Scarborough 967-2995~~

Marie Guay, MD Smith House York 351-3140

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

Douglas T. Brown, MD 5 Hospital Drive York 363-8700

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.

Wayne Adams 169 Port Road Kennebunk 967-4900

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

Respite Care: 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:

Southern Maine Agency on Aging 1-800-427-7411

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

St Andre's 407 Pool Street Biddeford 282-5171

Atria Kennebunk One Penny Lane Kennebunk 985-5866

Huntington Common 1 Huntington Common Dr. Kennebunk 985-2810, ext. 203

Sacopee Valley Health Center Kezar Falls 625-8658

Newton Center 10 Hillcrest Drive Sanford 490-7608

Pavilion Alz. Care Center 35 July Street Sanford 490-7653

Sentry Hill at York Harbor York 363-5116

Varney Crossing North Berwick 676-2242

York Hospital York 363-4321

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

Partners In Caregiving, Inc. 38 May Street Biddeford 283-1275

Saco River Adult Day P.O. Box 69, Rt. 1 Waterboro 247-9000

Truslow ADC Facility 333 Lincoln Street Saco 283-0166

The Pavilion ADC 35 July Street Sanford 490-7650

Kennebunk Nursing & Rehab 158 Ross Road Kennebunk 985-7141

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.

Arcadia Health Care 455 Main St Springvale 1-800-564-8331

Interim Health Care 62 Portland Road Kennebunk 985-8586

Kennebunk Health & Home Care US Route 1, Box 734 Kennebunk 985-4767

Action Nursing Care Old Orchard Bch 934-3868

Caremark, Inc 15 Saco Avenue Old Orchard Bch 885-5600

The Nurses Station/Life Church Saco 1-800-310-9252

Gentiva Health Services 2 Saco Island Saco 1-800-280-8202

Visiting Nurse Service 15 Industrial Park Road Saco 284-4566

Home Resource of ME 201 Main Street, Ste. 8 Westbrook 1-800-639-3084

Bridges P.O. Box 2309 Augusta 1-800-876-9212

Visiting Nurse Service 42 Brickyard Court York 363-7632

York Hosp. Home Hlth Care 15 Hospital Drive York 363-4321

Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities: Residential care and assisted living facilities serve individuals who need supervision around the clock, but do not yet have the medical problems that require nursing home placement.

Alz Atria Kennebunk 1 Penny Lane Kennebunk 985-5866

Alz Huntington Common (AL) 11 Ross Road Kennebunk 985-2810

Alz The Pavilion at Goodall 35 July Street Sanford 324-4310

Alz Chancellor Place of Saco (AL)392 Main St. Saco 284-0900

Sentry Hill (AL) at York Harbor PO Box 1400 York Harbor 363-5116

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Nursing Facilities: Nursing facilities serve people serious medical needs. Those indicated have special care units for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Alz The Renaissance 355 Pool Street, Box 441 Biddeford 283-3646

Alz St Andre Health Care 407 Pool Street Biddeford 282-5171

Riverridge 79 Cat Mousam Road Kennebunk 985-3030

Alz Kennebunk Nursing Home 158 Ross Road Kennebunk 985-7141

Homestead, Inc US Route 1 Kittery 439-2100

Alz Varney Crossing 47 Elm Street North Berwick 676-2242

Evergreen Manor 328 North Street Saco 282-5161

Greenwood 1142 Main Street Sanford 324-2273

Maine Stay Nursing Home 291 Main Street Sanford 324-7999

Alz Newton Center 35 July Street Sanford 324-4310

Sanford Health Care Facility 863 Main Street Sanford 324-6818

Harbor Home Norwood Farms Road York 362-2422

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, 1/00, 3/01, 12/01, 7/02