Medicare costs can quickly add up which can lead to people questioning whether to keep Medicare in place or how they will afford their bills. MSP provides assistance for people struggling to pay for Medicare premiums and prescription costs. This program is income based, there is a limit to liquid assets, and program eligibility is … Read More
Family Caregiver Program A caregiver is a family member, friend or neighbor who is an informal provider of care. As a person providing care for an older adult or a person with dementia you are faced with an enormous amount of responsibility and work. Often there are no others there to help you, and you … Read More
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) The SHIP is a federally-funded grant program with the mission to empower, educate, and assist Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers through objective outreach, counseling, and training to make informed health insurance decisions that optimize access to care and benefits. SHIP is funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living … Read More
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) seeks to address the frustrations many older adults, people with disabilities, and family members experience when trying to learn about and access long-term services and supports. The ADRC raises visibility about the full range of available options; provide objective information, advice, counseling and assistance; empower people to make … Read More
SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) is a program whose mission is to educate Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers about Medicare benefits and to empower them to prevent, detect and report health care fraud, errors and abuse. Through a partnership with the Maine Department of Health and Human Services-Office of Aging and Disability Services, the Area … Read More
Are you having a difficult time getting your bills paid on time? Do you need help balancing your checkbook? Could you use assistance in setting up a budget? Eastern Area Agency on Aging’s Money Minders program matches trained, insured, volunteers with consumers needing assistance in establishing a monthly budget, paying bills and reviewing monthly statements … Read More
The Elizabeth West Transportation program is made possible through a generous endowment from Elizabeth West. Thanks to the endowment, Eastern Area Agency on Aging purchased a handicap accessible passenger van and added transportation to their wide array of services. The purpose of the program is to provide transportation for individuals to and from medical appointments. … Read More
VDC is a self-directed home care support program for Veterans. VDC is designed to assist a Veteran in directing services and supports while they continue to live in their own home. The program is provided in collaboration with the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Togus VA Medical Center. To be eligible for VDC a … Read More