Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Services

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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:
Name	Address	Phone
The Center for Healthy Aging	Bangor, Maine	(207) 973-7094
Community Health and Counseling Services and Maine Coast Physician’s Affiliate	Bangor, Maine	(207) 947-0366
AGES Program, University of New England	Biddeford and Portland, Maine	1-800-930-2437 and (207) 283-4882
The Alzheimer’s and Memory Center, Eastern Neurology Associates	Bangor, Maine	(207) 947-0558
Memory Clinic, Cary Medical Center	Caribou, Maine	(207) 498-3111 ext. 1394
Gardiner Evaluation Unit,	Gardiner, Maine	(207) 626-1773
MMC Geriatric Center	Scarborough, Maine	871-2847
Geriatricians: Physicians specializing in the care of the elderly.
Name	Address	Phone
Laurel Coleman, MD	40 Glenridge Drive Augusta	623-2593
Karen Gershman, MD	40 Glenridge Drivel Augusta	623-2593
Roland Knausenberger, MD, FACP	180 KMD Waterville	872-2900
Geriatric Psychiatrists: Psychiatrists specializing in the care of the elderly.
Name	Address	Phone
Whitney Houghton, MD	402 Water Street Hallowell	626-5750
Neurologists: A referral from a primary care physician is usually required for a neurologist, who specializes in brain diseases and disorders.
Name	Address	Phone
Julius Ciembroniewicz, MD	16 Middle St. Augusta	622-6271
Dr. Pakiam	56 Winthrop Street Augusta	626-0481
Iain Sanderson, MD Togus VA	Togus	623-8411
Peter Bridgman, MD	325 E. Kennedy Mem Dr. Waterville	872-7585
Marvin Eisengart, MD	325 E. Kennedy Mem Dr. Waterville	873-1990
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.
Name	Address	Phone
Advocates for Medicare Patients	72 Winthrop Street Augusta	621-0374
Lawyer Referral and Information Service		1-800-860-1460
Legal Services for the Elderly		1-800-750-5353
Maine State Bar Association	PO Box 788 Augusta	622-1460
Tobi Leanne Schneider	49 Silver Street Waterville	873-7755
Tel-Law	124 State Street Augusta	622-1470
Volunteer Lawyers Project		1-800-442-4293
John Nale	P.O. Box 2611 Waterville	873-4304
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:
Name	Address	Phone
Senior Spectrum	1 Weston Court Augusta	1-800-639-1553
Support Groups: Led by an experienced facilitator, caregivers have the opportunity to share experiences and get support and emotional encouragement from others.
Name	Address	Phone
Alzheimer Care Center	154 Dresden Avenue Gardiner	626-1769
Gardiner Skilled Nursing Unit	Gardiner	582-4662
Muskie Center	38 Gold Street Waterville	873-4745
Adult Day Services: Day care centers provide a safe, structured setting, which can help to maintain functioning as long as possible.
Name	Address	Phone
(Alz) Alzheimer Care Center	154 Dresden Avenue Gardiner	626-1770
Wm.S Cohen Community Ctr	P.O. Box 272 Hallowell	626-7777
Muskie Ctr Adult Day Prog	38 Gold Street Waterville	873-4745
Heritage Rehab	457 Old Lewiston Rd Winthrop	377-8453
Adult Social Night Programs: Night programs provide structured activities in a safe environment.
Name	Address	Phone
(Alz) The Twilight Club	Rte. 226, RR9 Box 1560 Chelsea	588-0826
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.
Name	Address	Phone
Bridges 1-800-876-9212	320 Water Street Augusta
Griffiths Assoc. 621-1125	538 Western Avenue Augusta
Healthreach Network 626-3435	150 Dresden Ave Gardiner
Home Health Svs	Augusta	Hotline 621-8222
Home Choice Health Care	Rt. 1 Box 270 Belgrade	495-2072
Hillside Care	21 Warren Street Hallowell	622-7071
Nursing & Home Care SOS	39 Central Street Hallowell	623-1655
Care & Comfort	105 Kennedy Mem Dr Waterville	872-5300
Healthreach Network	212 Main Street Waterville	873-6880
Helping Hands	410 China Rd. Winslow	873-0011
Tebolt & Bolduc	RR3, Box 7230 Winslow	873-3742
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.
Name	Address	Phone
(Alz) Alzheimer Care Center	154 Dresden Avenue Gardiner	626-1770
(Alz) Evergreen RCF	141 West River Road Waterville	861-8002
(Alz) RH Dolley Retirement Home	5 Choate Street Winslow	877-2230
Nursing Facilities with Alzheimer’s Units: Nursing facilities serve people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias who have medical needs that require nursing care.
Name	Address	Phone
(Alz) Maine Veterans’ Home	RR7, Box 901 Cony Rd Augusta	622-2454
(Alz) Glenridge	40 Glenridge Drive Augusta	623-2593
(Alz) Mt. St Joseph’s	7 Highwood Street Waterville	873-0705

 

For More Information Call:

The Alzheimer’s Association
Maine Chapter
Portland, ME

TEL: 1-800-660-2871

This list does not constitute an endorsement or a recommendation.