Elders

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Abuse, neglect or exploitation

• Hotlines/Crisis - A comprehensive listing of Hotlines and crisis numbers statewide.
• Adult Protective Services - Services to protect incapacitated and dependent adults (age 18 and over) in danger of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
• Mandated Reporters - Information and resources for people who are required by law to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation
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Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias

• Alzheimer's Information - Includes resources on related dementias
• Alzheimer's Care and Support

Caregiver information

• Caregiver Information and Resources - Resources for family caregivers, including information on support groups, respite care and more.

Education

• Educational Opportunities - Information on a variety of educational programs for the elderly, including adult education, elderhostel, Senior College, and the University system.
• Senior Citizen Resources - Education, Employment & Recreation
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Food, money, housing

• Nutrition for Older People in Maine - Congregate and Home Delivered meals, with links to Maine's Area Agencies on Aging.
• Property Tax and Rent Refund - Eligible Maine residents can receive a partial refund of property taxes and/or rent paid on their primary residence.
• Search for a senior dining site - A searchable listing of dining sites throughout the state.

Guardianship

• For people with cognitive disabilities - Resources for families and friends of adults with disabilities.
• For Other Adults - Guardianship & conservatorship information and resources
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Legal issues

• Adult Guardianship & Conservatorship - Questions and Answers - About the adult guardianship and conservatorship process.
• Aging: Taking Care of Business - Advance directives, durable power of attorney, guardianship & conservatorship, and more.
• Attorney Generals Office - Services and information regarding your rights and responsibilities.
  Includes information on:
  • Consumer Law Guide
    • Consumer Rights for the Elderly
  • Elder Issues
  • Health Issues
• Legal Services for the Elderly - Providing free legal services to Maine's socially and economically needy elderly age 60 and over.
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Long-term care

• Aging and Disability Resource Center - "One-stop-shops" to answer questions from older adults, or from any individuals with disabilities, about a wide range of in-home, community-based, and institutional services.
• Assisted Living Facilities - A searchable listing of Assisted Living Facilities in Maine.
• Home Care: Where to Find It - Services and financial assistance available to help people stay at home.
• Long-term Care
• Nursing Home Compare - A Medicare site with information on nursing homes that are Medicare or Medicaid certified.
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MaineCare/Medicare

• MaineCare/Medicare and Other Health Insurance Information
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Prescription drugs

• Prescription Drugs
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Publications/resource guides/links

• Aging and Disability Resource Center - "One-stop-shops" to answer questions from older adults, or from any individuals with disabilities, about a wide range of in-home, community-based, and institutional services.
• Resource Directory for Older Mainers - A listing of a variety of services and programs for older Mainers, with provider listings, phone numbers and contact information.
• Senior Citizens Resources - A variety of resources for seniors in Maine.
• Aging Services Publications
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Volunteer Opportunities

• Elder volunteer opportunities - programs for elders to participate in.
• Volunteer - state and national volunteer programs.