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A Guide for Older People, Families and Friends Regarding:
Health Care Advance Directives
Durable Powers of Attorney for Finances
Guardianship/Conservatorship
Other Related Information
This publication is available online
Aging: Taking Care of Business in Word * or Aging: Taking Care of Business in PDF *
This guide includes information about home care, assisted living and nursing facility care, end
of life care, kinship parents, legal issues, health insurance, dementias, and long-term care as
well as other services that people caring for older adults might want to know about.
This publication is available online
Connections - A Guide for Family Caregivers in Maine in PDF *
This booklet provides readers with a general understanding of the guardianship and conservatorship process and answers some of the more commonly asked questions.
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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.
Note: The contents of the Home Care: Where to Find It booklet has been provided by Home Care Providers and is not verified by the OADS Aging Services. Some contacts may be out of date.
This booklet is only available online
Home Care: Where to find it (Word) * or Home Care: Where to find it (PDF) *
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.
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A statewide Resource Directory specific to Alzheimer's disease compiled by the Maine Alzheimer's Association.
Not available in paper format from Aging
Chartbook - Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities: Population and Service Use Trends in Maine. 2010
The Chartbook provides historical and projected trends in the demographics of Maine’s population. With the aging of Maine’s population and its status as the “oldest” state in the nation, the use of long term services and supports surfaces as a key issue of public policy.
This publication is available online
Chartbook (PDF) *
Quick reference brochure with information on Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of dependent adults.
The Problem
The Reporting Law
Where to report
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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.
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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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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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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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Do you need help paying
Reach the experts at your local area agency on aging for help that is free and confidentia
Brochure (Adobe PDF*)
Brochure insert (Adobe PDF*)
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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Maine Bureau of Insurance's consumers guide to Medicare Supplement Insurance
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