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Family Caregiver Services by State

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ARCH National Respite Network

http://www.respitelocator.org

Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

919-490-5577

The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities

Care Recipient Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Caregiver Eligibility

Older adults and caregivers.

Contact Information

1-800-677-1116

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)

http://www.caregiver.org

FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.

CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.

www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 445-8106 Available weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm (Pacific Time)

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.

Care Recipient Eligibility

- Anyone age 18 and older caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility Special Populations: - Adults age 55 and older who are caring for anyone (that is not their child) over 18 years old with developmental disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 and older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Caregiver Eligibility

- Anyone age 18 and older caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility Special Populations: - Adults age 55 and older who are caring for anyone (that is not their child) over 18 years old with developmental disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 and older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Contact Information

Aging & Disability Resource Center by calling 1-877-353-3771

Maine’s Aging & Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) are designed to serve all older adults, people with disabilities, and their care partners who have long-term care community or program needs.

Care Recipient Eligibility

All older adults, people with disabilities, and their care partners.

Caregiver Eligibility

All older adults, people with disabilities, and their care partners.

Contact Information

877-353-3771

Office of Aging and Disability Services – Older Adults and Adults with Physical Disabilities

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/get-support/older-adults-disabilities

Offers aging services, including:
– Information and Assistance
– Care Management
– Nutrition Services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal Assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Website offers directory of home care agencies, adults day services, assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

See the phone numbers below and click here for additional contact information

Aroostook Area Agency on Aging: (207) 764-3396 County served: Aroostook

Eastern Area agency on Aging: (207) 941-2865 Counties served: Piscataquis, Penobscot, Washington, Hancock

Spectrum Generations: (800) 639-1553 Counties served: Knox, Lincoln, Waldo, Somerset, Sagadahoc, Kennebec

Seniors Plus: (800) 427-1241 Counties served: Franklin, Oxford, Androscoggin

Southern Main Agency on Aging: (800) 427-7411 Counties served: Cumberland, except Brunswick and Harpswell, York

Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?

Consumer Directed Attendant Services (CDAS)

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/rules/stateplan/index.shtml

CDAS is a Medicaid program that provides personal care attendant services. This program allows certain family members, excluding spouses and legal guardians, to be hired and paid as the personal care attendant. This option is often referred to as “consumer direction”.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

Maine Department of Health and Human Services: 207-287-3707

The HBC program is a non-Medicaid program that allows certain family members, excluding spouses and legal guardians, to be hired and paid as the personal care provider. 

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services: 207-287-9200 or 800-262-2232

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.

Care Recipient Eligibility

- Anyone age 18 and older caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility Special Populations: - Adults age 55 and older who are caring for anyone (that is not their child) over 18 years old with developmental disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 and older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Caregiver Eligibility

- Anyone age 18 and older caring for someone who meets care receiver eligibility Special Populations: - Adults age 55 and older who are caring for anyone (that is not their child) over 18 years old with developmental disabilities - Grandparents or other relatives age 55 and older caring for children (age 18 and under)

Contact Information

Aging & Disability Resource Center by calling 1-877-353-3771

Maine’s Elderly and Adults with Disabilities Waiver program is a Medicaid (MaineCare) program that assists older adults and persons with disabilities to remain living at home. This program offers consumer direction, meaning, the care recipient can choose to self-direct their care to a person of their own choosing. This person may be a family member, excluding spouses and legal guardians. Services may include:

  • Personal attendant services
  • Assistive technology
  • Communication aids
  • Counseling and consultation
  • Non-medical transportation
  • Respite care
  • Home modifications

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone (excluding spouses)

Contact Information

Office of Aging and Disability Services: 207-287-9200

Hotline Services: 1-888-568-1112

The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

Government Benefits and General Information

Access Maine

http://www.accessmaine.org/

Website provides information for people with disabilities in Maine, their families and providers. Includes information about state agencies, medical diagnosis, living within the community, support groups and more.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

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Benefits.gov

http://www.benefits.gov/

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Benefits.gov – Maine

https://www.benefits.gov/categories

Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.

Care Recipient Eligibility

N/A

Caregiver Eligibility

N/A

Contact Information

Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.

For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.

Maine Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

http://adrcmaine.org/

Maine’s ADRC provides answers to questions about aging and disability resources in Maine.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

Please see website to find your local ADRC contact information.

Maine County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

https://www.maine.gov/dvem/bvs/offices.htm

Contact Information

(207) 430-6035

Maine Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program (SHIP)

http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/aging/resource/health_insurance.htm

Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(800) 262-2232 TTY: (800) 606-0215

Maine Veterans’ Services

http://maine.gov/dvem/bvs/

Provides aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. The VA also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government and offers veterans low-cost loans to acquire farms and homes.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Caregiver Eligibility

Family members of a veteran

Contact Information

Bangor (207) 941-3005 Caribou (207) 492-1173 Lewiston (207) 783-5306 Machias (207) 255-3306 Portland (207) 878-2683 Springvale (207) 324-1839 Waterville (207) 872-7846 Togus (207) 623-5732

MaineCare is Maine’s Medicaid program – health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

(207) 287-9202 TTY: (800) 606-0215

Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.

Office of Aging and Disability Services – Older Adults and Adults with Physical Disabilities

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/get-support/older-adults-disabilities

Offers aging services, including:
– Information and Assistance
– Care Management
– Nutrition Services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal Assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Website offers directory of home care agencies, adults day services, assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

See the phone numbers below and click here for additional contact information

Aroostook Area Agency on Aging: (207) 764-3396 County served: Aroostook

Eastern Area agency on Aging: (207) 941-2865 Counties served: Piscataquis, Penobscot, Washington, Hancock

Spectrum Generations: (800) 639-1553 Counties served: Knox, Lincoln, Waldo, Somerset, Sagadahoc, Kennebec

Seniors Plus: (800) 427-1241 Counties served: Franklin, Oxford, Androscoggin

Southern Main Agency on Aging: (800) 427-7411 Counties served: Cumberland, except Brunswick and Harpswell, York

UMaine Center on Aging Senior Companion Program

https://mainecenteronaging.umaine.edu/service/senior-companion-program/

The Senior Companion Program is a volunteer program for folks fifty-five and older who are interested in helping homebound or isolated seniors or disabled adults maximize, maintain, or regain their independence. The Senior Companion Program is truly neighbors helping neighbors.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

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Contact Information

Center on Aging - 207.262.7920

Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?

Home Care and Hospice Alliance of Maine

http://www.homecarealliance.org/

Association of in-home care and hospice care providers. Its website allows users to locate in-home care and hospice care providers in their communities.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(207) 623-0345

Statewide program assists low income older adults to maintain independence in their own homes by providing:
– Home repair and modifications
– Energy conservation
– Falls risk assessment
– Fire safety education
Program is administered through community action agencies in Maine.

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

__

Contact Information

(800) 645-9636

Maine CITE Coordinating Center

http://www.mainecite.org/

Program assists people with disabilities obtain assistive devices and remain independent in their community. Services include:
– Information and referral
– Assistive technology demonstrations
– Assistive technology training and education
– Resource guide for low interest rate loans and grant sources for purchase of assistive technology devices

Care Recipient Eligibility

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Caregiver Eligibility

__

Contact Information

(207) 621-3195 TTY: (207) 621-3482

Maine County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)

https://www.maine.gov/dvem/bvs/offices.htm

Contact Information

(207) 430-6035

Office of Aging and Disability Services – Older Adults and Adults with Physical Disabilities

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/get-support/older-adults-disabilities

Offers aging services, including:
– Information and Assistance
– Care Management
– Nutrition Services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal Assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Website offers directory of home care agencies, adults day services, assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

See the phone numbers below and click here for additional contact information

Aroostook Area Agency on Aging: (207) 764-3396 County served: Aroostook

Eastern Area agency on Aging: (207) 941-2865 Counties served: Piscataquis, Penobscot, Washington, Hancock

Spectrum Generations: (800) 639-1553 Counties served: Knox, Lincoln, Waldo, Somerset, Sagadahoc, Kennebec

Seniors Plus: (800) 427-1241 Counties served: Franklin, Oxford, Androscoggin

Southern Main Agency on Aging: (800) 427-7411 Counties served: Cumberland, except Brunswick and Harpswell, York

Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)

Home Care and Hospice Alliance of Maine

http://www.homecarealliance.org/

Association of in-home care and hospice care providers. Its website allows users to locate in-home care and hospice care providers in their communities.

Care Recipient Eligibility

Anyone

Caregiver Eligibility

Anyone

Contact Information

(207) 623-0345

Caregiver Policies and Data

Caregiving Across the States: 50 State Profiles – Maine

https://www.caregiver.org/uploads/2023/08/Maine-2023-1-1.pdf