Family Caregiver Services & Dementia Programs
Caring for an aging parent or other older adult can be a rewarding but at times daunting task. Eastern Agency on Aging can help.
The Family Caregiver Resource program offers information, assistance, support, appropriate referrals, and sometimes just a friendly ear, to anyone who is providing unpaid assistance to a senior.
The program also serves grandparents and seniors caring for grandchildren, nieces / nephews or other children.
Caregiver Resource Specialists are Licensed Social Workers who are specially trained in caregiving issues. No problem is too big or too small for them to tackle.
A Caregiver Resource Specialist is available in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Hancock and Washington counties. And caregiver support groups, which are facilitated by a Caregiver Resource Specialist, are also available.
There is no charge for the informational services provided by EAAA’s Caregiver Resource Specialists. And some of the topics which can be covered by the Specialists include:
- Information on community services to support caregiving
- Federal and state program information
- Education on caregiving issues
- Support groups
- Supportive individual education on caregiving issues
- Respite for caregivers of families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease
- For caregivers who live away: Service coordination is available for a fee.
Alzheimer’s disease is devastating for everyone, especially family members. Eastern Area Agency on Aging is pleased to provide the Partners in Caring respite program to people who are caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias.
Sometimes a few hours away from the situation can make all the difference in the life of the caregiver.
The Partners in Caring program is made possible through an Administration on Aging grant administered by the Maine Alzheimer’s Project.
There is no greater service than caring for an ailing loved one and Eastern Area Agency on Aging is proud to be able to support those who do this truly unselfish work.
Qualifications for the program include:
- Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia provided by the primary care physician or provider
- Live in Maine
- Be 18 years of age
- Not eligible for any other MaineCare respite services or other programs.
- Have assets of no greater than $50,000 for an individual or $75,000 for a couple
- Not live in a hospital, residential care facility, or nursing facility
- Agree to pay the monthly co-payment amount as determined by EAAA. A waiver of the amount is available
- The program also currently provides additional caregiver services including:
- Stress management support groups
- Hospice education for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia
- Case management assistance by a Maine Licensed Social Worker.
For consumers and caregivers it can be an overwhelming and confusing experience to learn and navigate the health care system. Most of us do not learn every aspect of our care needs or the needs of the person we are caring for until we are faced with a health care crisis or new diagnosis.
The goal of the family caregiver navigator is to become part of your healthcare team and provide assistance, coordination of care, education, advocacy and support as you continue on your journey. As a team member the navigator role will be to complete a comprehensive assessment and provide recommendations to empower you to make informed decisions regarding your care.
Alzheimer’s disease is devastating for everyone, especially family members. Eastern Area Agency on Aging is pleased to provide the Partners in Caring respite program to people who are caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias.
Sometimes a few hours away from the situation can make all the difference in the life of the caregiver.
The Partners in Caring program is made possible through an Administration on Aging grant administered by the Maine Alzheimer’s Project.
There is no greater service than caring for an ailing loved one and Eastern Area Agency on Aging is proud to be able to support those who do this truly unselfish work.
Qualifications for the program include:
- Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia provided by the primary care physician or provider
- Live in Maine
- Be 18 years of age
- Not eligible for any other MaineCare respite services or other programs.
- Have assets of no greater than $50,000 for an individual or $75,000 for a couple
- Not live in a hospital, residential care facility, or nursing facility
- Agree to pay the monthly co-payment amount as determined by EAAA. A waiver of the amount is available
- The program also currently provides additional caregiver services including:
- Stress management support groups
- Hospice education for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia
- Case management assistance by a Maine Licensed Social Worker.
