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Find Maine State caregiving resources, Maine healthcare resources, Maine caregiver support groups, and local and State resources for those taking care of a loved one. We will continue to update these resources to include individual Maine county caregiving resources and information. State & County Caregiving Resources211Maine We all know to dial 9-1-1 for medical and health emergencies. We also know to dial 4-1-1 for directory assistance. And now, finding the answers to health and human services information and resources is as quick and easy as dialing 2-1-1 or logging onto 211maine.org. For more information contact: AccessMaine This website was developed to assist Mainers with disabilities, their families, and providers. There is also lots of information here that is useful to employers, educators, researchers, and the general public. For more information contact: Alzheimer's Association of Maine The Alzheimer’s Association, the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, is a voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention, treatments and, eventually, a cure for Alzheimer dementia. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families and caregivers. For more information contact: Dirigo Pines Retirement Community Dirigo Pines is a University of Maine affiliated, comprehensive Retirement Community in Orono, Maine, with one story cottages and an Inn that includes apartments and assisted living suites. For more information contact: Hospice Volunteers of the Waterville Area Our hospice volunteer services are available at no cost to anyone in Waterville and the surrounding area who has experienced death of a loved one through anticipated or sudden unexpected death. For more information contact: Legal Services for the Elderly We provide free, high quality legal services to Maine’s socially and economically needy elderly age 60 and over. This site contains information about Legal Services for the Elderly, our staff and the ways we may be able to help you. It also contains client education materials which we hope you will find helpful. Finally, this site contains links to other organizations which also may be able to help you. For more information contact: Maine Office of Elder Services We promote programs and services for older adults, their families and for people with disabilities. http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/beas/ For more information contact: Seniors Plus Our mission is to enrich the lives of seniors. SeniorsPlus believes in maintaining the independence, dignity and quality of life of older adults. SeniorsPlus will work consistently to remove barriers and strive to provide services in a reliable and coordinated manner. For more information contact: The Dash Network The Disability and Aging Services Helpline (DASH) Network came out of a nation-wide Aging and Disability Resource Center Project. It’s a collaborative pilot project aimed to improve awareness of and access to long-term supports for older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers. http://www.eaaa.org/dashnetwork.shtml# For more information contact: UMaine Center on Aging The Center on Aging is a university-wide, interdisciplinary center specializing in aging education, research and community service. The mission of the Center is to serve the state by maximizing the quality of life of Maine's older citizens and their families. http://www.umaine.edu/mainecenteronaging/ For more information contact:
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