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
None    
 
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
Joseph Moser 151 High St Belfast 338-1330
 
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
 
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
Harbor Hill 33 Footbridge Road Belfast 338-5307
MacLeod Manor 1221 North Main Street Winterport 223-8812
 
Adult Day Services: Day care centers provide a safe, structured setting, which can help to maintain functioning as long as possible.
Name Address Phone
Tall Pines Adult Day Care 34 Martin Lane Belfast 338-4117
Waldo Cty Adult Day Care 18 Merriam Road Belfast 338-1190
 
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
Belfast Public Health Nursing Assoc. Box 287 Belfast 338-3368
Bridges   1-800-876-9212
Kno-Wal-Lin Home Health Care 147 Waldo Ave, Ste 106,Belfast 338-2002
Waldo County Home Health Care Svs 118 Northport Ave Belfast 338-2500
 
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) Harbor Hill (AL) 33 Footbridge Road Belfast 338-3666
(Alz) MacLeod Manor 1221 North Main Street Winterport 223-8812
 
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) Harbor Hill 33 Footbridge Road Belfast 338-3666

 

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.