Title Description
Aging:
A Guide for Older People, Families and Friends Regarding:
Health Care Advance Directives
Durable Powers of Attorney for Finances
Guardianship/Conservatorship
Other Related Information
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Guardianship/Conservatorship:
This booklet provides readers with a general understanding of the guardianship and conservatorship process and answers some of the more commonly asked questions.
Paper copies currently unavailable.
Home Care:
You, or a family member may need help to stay at home. There are
so many programs that sometimes it is hard to know where to start. This booklet is
about services that help people to stay at home as long as possible. It is organized
according to the services someone may need. Each section lists the agencies and the
county where the service is.
This booklet is currently only available online
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Prescription Drug Assistance
A guide for Mainers who need help paying for their prescription drugs especially those on Medicare.
Paper copies currently unavailable.
Resource Directory for Older People in Maine
A comprehensive listing of resources available to older people in Maine, including
listings of Area Agencies on Aging, Community Action Programs, Department of Health and Human
Services regional offices, employment service agencies, Legal Services for the Elderly,
Mental Health service providers, Social Security offices, Technical Colleges, transportation
providers and information on over 44 programs/services available to the elderly.
Paper copies currently unavailable.
Alzheimer's Resource Directory
A statewide Resource Directory specific to Alzheimer's disease compiled by the Maine Alzheimer's Association.Not available in paper format from BEAS
Assisted Living/Adult Day Care
A listing of Assisted Living facilities and Adult Day care facilities including
population served, facility details and contact informationNot available in paper format from BEAS
Partners in Caring (Respite)
Partners in Caring describes respite programs for caregivers of persons with dementia (Alzheimer's disease.)
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Medicare Savings Programs
If you:
Have Medicare Hospital Insurance (Part A)
Have a low income
Have limited savings
You may be eligible for help!
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Adult Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation.
Quick reference brochure with information on Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of dependent adults.
The Problem
The Reporting Law
Where to report
Paper copies currently unavailable.
Senior Community Service Employment Program
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a federally funded employment and training program for older people. Participants in SCSEP are paid for 20 hours of training per week in a non-profit agency and receive on-the-job training. One goal of the SCSEP is to help participants find employment outside of SCSEP so that more people can participate in the program.Enter number you would like to order:
Legal Services for the Elderly Note: Website link is directly to LSE's home page, not the electronic version of the flyer
Providing free legal services to Maine's socially and
economically needy elders age 60 and over. This site contains information about Legal
Services for the Elderly, their staff and the ways they may be able to help you. It also
contains client education materials, as well as links to other organizations which also may be able to help you.
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The Maine Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Note: Website link is directly to the Ombudsman's home page, not
the electronic version of the flyer
The Ombudsman:
Investigates and resolves complaints
Advocates for consumers with facility staff and home care providers
Educates consumers, families, and providers about residents' rights
Answers questions and supplies information
Guides consumers through the sometimes complex long-term care system
Represents consumers' interests before state and federal government by working to change laws, regulations and policies that affect consumers of long-term care services
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Home and Community Care Brochure
A new brochure describing care for Maine elders and adults with disabilities and the assessment.
Paper copies currently unavailable.
Medicare & You 2007
This handbook explains...
Your Medicare benefits
Your Medicare plan choices
Medicare managed care plans in your area
Where you can call for help
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Medicare: Coverage of Kidney Dialysis and Kidney
Transplant Services
Information on Medicare coverage for treatment related to permanent Kidney failure.
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Medicare: Hospice Services
This booklet explains . . .
The hospice program and who is eligible
Your Medicare hospice benefits
How to find a hospice program
Where you can get more help
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Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Maine Bureau of Insurance's consumers guide to Medicare Supplement Insurance
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