Resources

The mission of the United Way is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. They are an excellent way to find the services you need.

34 Wing Farm Parkway, Suite 201, Bath, Maine 04530

Tel: 207-443-9752
Fax: 207-443-9794
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The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) supports Maine’s older and disabled adults by providing Adult Protective, Brain Injury, Other Related Conditions, Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Long Term Care, and Aging and Community services to the people of Maine.

The Southern Maine Agency on Aging is the focal point in Cumberland and York counties for resources, services and information to empower older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers to live to their fullest potential.  This Agency is a vast source of information and support for families who are caring for a loved one with any type of dementia.

Funding is available here to pay for Respite Care’s Adult Day Program, if needed. 

Tel: 207-775-6503
Toll-free: 800-427-7411

Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900

Dial 211 or 1-877-463-6207 (When Out of State)

If you are not sure who to call, dial 2-1-1 to get connected to statewide services and programs.
One number – thousands of services. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember, 24-hour number that connects people who want to give help or get help with a full range of health and human services in their community.

Established in 1990, Neighbors assists the elderly allowing them to maintain their independence and remain in their own residences. Today, Neighbors is a thriving non-medical companion care agency with local owners, one full-time manager, and 75 employees who serve almost 300 clients. Serving Brunswick and the surrounding MidCoast communities of Topsham, Bath, Freeport, Woolwich, Phippsburg, Georgetown, Arrowsic, Harpswell and Bowdoinham.

142 Neptune Dr. Brunswick, Maine 04011

Tel: 207-725-9444 Melissa Edwards, Manager

Dedicated to intergenerational community participation, People Plus supports an engaged, healthy, and independent life for older adults, while joining others to build community for all ages.

35 Union Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
Tel: (207) 729-0757

Spectrum Generations, the Central Maine Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center, has been a leading provider of information and advice, referrals, programs and activities for adults for 50 years. This agency covers Sagadahoc and Lincoln counties.

One Weston Court, Suite 109, Augusta, ME 04330
Tel: 1-800-639-1553

Whether you’ve always planned to become a caregiver or it happened unexpectedly, it can be difficult to know where to start. From doctors’ appointments, to finances, to difficult conversations, there will be plenty of learning and adjusting for you and your loved one along the way. This resource has many helpful articles to help you care for your loved one.