Ever sit at work wondering if Mom has taken her medication or if Dad has eaten lunch? Ever worry about how to balance work, kids, and "checking in" on your parents? Are you caring for your spouse and doing all the things he or she used to do?

A "caregiver" provides unpaid assistance to an aging adult, be it transportation, grocery shopping, preparing meals, yard work, house cleaning, dressing, or sorting the bills.

Caregiving is a big job and maybe the most important you'll ever do. While rewarding, it can be challenging. Don't go it alone. Call your local experts on aging to make your life easier.

 

 

In Maine

Call 1-877-ELDERS1 (1-877-353-3771)

This toll-free number will connect you with the appropriate Maine Agency on Aging in your area. Or, see the list below (on the right) to open the web site for your local Agency on Aging.

Outside of Maine

Call 1-800-677-1116

The Eldercare Locator, operated by the U.S. Administration on Aging (AOA), can help you find programs and services in your area. You can also access the Elder care Locator online at www.eldercare.gov

Aroostook Area Agency on Aging

Serving Aroostook County
http://www.aroostookaging.org
33 Davis St., Presque Isle, ME 04769
Phone: 207-764-3396
Toll free: 1-800-439-1789
Fax: 207-764-6182
E-mail info@aroostookaging.org

Eastern Area Agency on Aging

Serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock, and Washington counties
http://www.eaaa.org
450 Essex Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Phone: Bangor area 941-2865
Toll free: 1-800-432-7812
TTY: 207-992-0150
Fax: 941-2869
Email: info@eaaa.org

Seniors Plus

Serving Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties
8 Falcon Road, P.O. Box 659, Lewiston, ME 04243-0659
http://www.seniorsplus.org
Lewiston area: 207-795-4010
Toll free: 1-800-427-1241
TTY: 207-795-7232
Fax: 207-795-4009
E-mail: info@seniorsplus.org

Southern Maine Agency on Aging

Serving Cumberland and York counties
http://www.smaaa.org
136 U.S. Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074
207-396-6541 from the Portland calling area
Toll free: 1-800-427-7411, Ext. 541
Fax: 207-883-8249
TTY: 207-883-0532
Email: info@smaaa.org
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Spectrum Generations

Serving Central and Mid-Coast Maine
http://www.Spectrumgenerations.com
One Weston Court, Suite 203, Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: 1-800-639-1553
Fax: 207-622-7857
TTY: 1-800-464-8703
E-mail: feedback@spectrumgenerations.org