OVERVIEW

Caregiver Services

Figuring out how to handle the care of a loved one can be overwhelming. Whether your role of caregiver is new or old, you may need new information to help you plan and deal with ongoing changes. Our Family Caregiver Support Services provide information, resources support, and services to caregivers.

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Caregiver Respite Program

The Caregiver Respite Program is supported by state funding and is targeted to families caring for individuals living with dementia and related diseases, including Alzheimer’s. This program supports family caregivers by helping them pay for care for the person with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia diagnosis.

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Caregiver Support Groups

Our Caregiver Support Groups are offered monthly and bring caregivers together through an opportunity to share their experience, gain skills, build confidence, and offer help and support. The following groups are held:

Lewiston: every second Monday of the month from 5:30–7 p.m., 8 Falcon Road.

Lewiston: every last Thursday of the month from 3–4:30 p.m., 8 Falcon Road and on Zoom.

Norway: every fourth Thursday from 2:30–4 p.m., 9 Marston St.

Wilton: every first Thursday from 3–4:30 p.m., 284 Main St., Suite 100.

24/7 phone support is offered through the Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Hotline at 800-272-3900.

Frequently Asked Questions

Entry into a nursing home or assistance with home-based care services requires an assessment. Call Maximus for long-term care assessments at 1-833-525-5784. The assessment is free and will be completed in the home by a registered nurse. To find out more about home-based, long-term care services, click here and go to the Care Coordination section.

Speak with an attorney or financial planner. They can help you plan the financial and legal aspects of caregiving.

Hospitals, nursing homes, and area agencies on aging have social workers and discharge planners that can help you plan for care of a loved one. Call SeniorsPlus for help looking into housing options such as assisted living, boarding homes, or nursing homes; we will search our statewide resource database and provide you with contact information.

As a caregiver, you may be so focused on your loved one that you don’t realize that your own health and well-being are suffering. The emotional and physical demands involved with caregiving can strain even the most resilient person. That’s why it’s so important to take advantage of available help and support.

These strategies have helped others manage their caregiver stress:

  • Accept help: Be prepared with a list of ways that others can help you, and let the helper choose what he or she would like to do. 
  • Focus on what you are able to provide: Don’t give in to guilt. 
  • Get connected: SeniorsPlus offers classes and support groups on caregiving. 
  • Seek social support: Try to stay emotionally connected with family and friends. 
  • Set personal health goals: Aim to eat well, get sleep and exercise, and take care of yourself. 
  • See your doctor: Make sure to tell your doctor that you’re a caregiver and share concerns.

If you are feeling this way, call us. You are not alone. We can provide resources and support to help you navigate your caregiving journey. Call SeniorsPlus at 1-800-427-1241 to find out if you’re eligible to receive respite services.

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SeniorsPlus welcomes your calls and emails. Consider us your community resource for answers to your questions and information regarding our services.

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SeniorsPlus welcomes your calls and emails. Consider us your community resource for answers to your questions and information regarding our services.

Providers only! If you are a provider looking to make a referral, please click here for HIPAA-compliant form.

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