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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 |
| 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. | ||
| Name | Address | Phone |
| 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. | ||
| Name | Address | Phone |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1-800-639-1553 or 622-9212 |
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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. | ||
| Name | Address | Phone |
| Knox Center for LTC | 6 White Street Rockland | 594-6800 |
| 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 |
| Home Resources of ME | 1-800-639-3084 | |
| Camden Area Dis. Nurses | 108 Elm Street Camden | 236-8381 |
| Bridges | 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. | ||
| Name | Address | Phone |
| Camden Health Care Center | 108 Elm Street Camden | 236-8381 |
| Sixty Three Washington St | 63 Washington Street Camden | 236-3638 |
| 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. | ||
| Name | Address | Phone |
| Camden Health Care Center | 108 Elm Street Camden | 236-8381 |
| (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
TEL: 1-800-660-2871
This list does not constitute an endorsement or a recommendation.
