Helpful Links

Island Commons
Resource Center (ICRC)

A Place to Call Home

Helpful Links

We have researched some information sources that you might find helpful. We understand that sometimes when you are planning with your family, it is difficult to even know where to start. Here are some links that can help you get going. Please scroll to the bottom for a special focus link.

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LEGAL

GENERAL INFORMATION

Maine Legal Services for the Elderly:
http://mainelse.org

Maine Bar Association:
www.mainebar.org/

Pine Tree Legal Assistance:
www.ptla.org/index.html

Guide to Maine Courts:
www.courts.state.me.us

Information about Adult
Guardianship & Conservatorship:
www.maine.gov/dhhs/beas/qabook.htm

Tips for Seniors about Living Trusts:
www.nclc.org

FINANCIAL
Consumer Credit Counseling Services:
www.cccsme.org/

(Newly Added):
Southern Maine Agency on Aging
www.smaaa.org/

(Newly Added):
Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter
www.alz.org/maine

(Newly Added):
Administration on Aging - Federal site:
www.aoa.gov/eldfam/eldfam.asp

(Newly Added): AARP Maine
www.aarp.org/states/me/

Me. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Office of Elder Services:
www.maine.gov/dhhs/beas/

Index of Me. state government agencies:
www.state.me.us

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SPECIAL NOTICE:
We've found a training that might interest you sponsored through the Alzheimer's Association: http://www.alz.org/maine/in_my_community_10012.asp#CSYarmouth

Understanding Dementia: A Workshop for Families and Friends:
Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 9:00am-2:00pm in Falmouth.

When you are caring for someone with dementia, how do you...

accomplish personal care?
make sure bills are paid?
provide for safety?
communicate?
cope with anger?
find help?

These are just a few of the issues Alzheimer's caregivers face every day. This workshop will teach you practical strategies for providing care while making it easier on your loved one (and you!). Get answers to all of your questions.

For assistance in signing up or to carpool call Kelley at 846-4578.

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If you come across information that you think others should know about, please contact me (Leanne) at leannekrudner1@yahoo.com and I will add them to this list.