Care Partner Supports¶
The five Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in Maine, with support from the Office of Aging and Disability Services, administer federal and state programs that help the care partners of older individuals and the care partners of individuals living with dementia and related diseases, including Alzheimer’s.
Services Offered¶
- Information and Assistance
- Individual Counseling
- Education and Training
- Support Groups
- Respite Care (in and out of home)
- Adult Day Services
- Homemaker
- Personal Care
Eligibility¶
- Relationship: spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, other relative, non relative
Questions to ask the program¶
These are questions to ask the program, not a verdict on your eligibility. Confirm the current rules directly with the program.
- Does the person receiving care live in Maine? Residency is usually the first thing a program checks.
- Does your relationship to the person (spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, other relative, or non relative) count for this program?
- Is there a caregiver-specific department, coordinator, or support line? Ask for it by name. Many agencies have one that isn’t advertised on the website.
- What documents do you need from us to start an application?
- Is there a waitlist right now, and how long is it?
Services¶
Services Offered¶
- Information and Assistance
- Individual Counseling
- Education and Training
- Support Groups
- Respite Care (in and out of home)
- Adult Day Services
- Homemaker
- Personal Care
How to apply¶
- Your local Area Agency on Aging is available to answer your questions. Call 1-877-353-3771 to find your local Area Agency on Aging and start accessing services.
Use the official program page for application details: official program page.