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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 |
| Ormond Haynes, MD | 17 Hancock Street Bar Harbor |
288-5024 |
| Kerry Crowley, MD | Gouldsboro Clinic HC35, Box 52 Gouldsboro |
963-4066 |
| Richard LaRocco, MD | Ellsworth Int. Med, 50 Union Ellsworth |
664-5480 |
| Charles Alexander, MD | Ellsworth Int. Med, 50 Union Ellsworth |
664-5302 |
| 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 |
| Roberta Kuriloff | 20 Oak Street Ellsworth |
667-3107 |
| 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 | |
| Melissa Hale Hale & Hamlin, | Box 729 Ellsworth |
667-2561 |
| 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 |
| Eastern Area Agency on Aging | 1-800-432-7812 or 941-2865 |
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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 |
| Island Nursing Home | Deer Isle | 348-2351 |
| Meadowview Apts Community Rm | Ellsworth | 862-4923 |
| Adult Day Services: Day care centers provide a safe, structured setting, which can help to maintain functioning as long as possible and celebrates the remaining capabilities of the person with dementia. | ||
| Name | Address | Phone |
| (Alz) Never Dull Adult Day Care | 219 Franklin Street Bucksport |
469-3687 |
| Island Nursing Home | 587 N. Deer Isle Rd. Deer Isle |
348-2351 |
Robert & Mary’s Place accept all types of funding including VA funds |
P.O. Box 5288 Ellsworth |
667-5449 |
| 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 |
| Bridges | 1-800-876-9212 | |
| Home Resources of Maine | 1-800-639-3084 | |
| Caremark | Bar Harbor | 1-800-333-6342 |
| Lifeline of Mid Coast Maine Miles HHC & Hospice | Bar Harbor | 1-800-636-6125 |
| Coastal Home Management | Water Street Blue Hill |
374-2151/2318 |
| Coastal Home Health Care | P.O. Box 215 Ellsworth |
667-9856 |
| Hancock County HomeCare | 57 Water Street Blue Hill |
374-5510 |
| Residential Care Facilities / 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 |
| Parker Ridge (AL) | 62 Park Ridge Ln, Box 290 Blue Hill |
374-5789 |
| 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) Sonogee Rehab and Living Ctr. | 131 Eden St Bar Harbor |
288-5833 |
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.
