ELDERS
Groups of older Mainers and those offering opportunities or support for them
or helping them provide for their own needs.
Advocates for Medicare Patients
PO Box 2723
Augusta, ME
04338
800-750-5353
We advocate for persons who have been denied Medicare
benefits for home health care or care in skilled nursing facility or hospital.
Part of Legal Services for the Elderly.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
1685 Congress St.
Portland, ME 04102
775-7774
jdolphin@aarp.org
www.aarp.org
Judd Dolphin
We provide
education, advocacy, and services on issues and concerns of older
Americans.
Area Agencies on Aging
Five regional agencies sponsor numerous programs
for elders including hot meals, financial management, advocacy, support for
remaining at home, RSVP (see separate listing), and others. Regional programs
listed below:
Aroostook Area Agency on Aging
33 Davis St., PO Box 1288
Presque Isle,
ME 04769
800-439-1789, fax 764-6182
arooage@ainop.com
Eastern Area Agency on Aging
450 Essex St.
Bangor, ME
04401
800-432-7812, 941-2865 (TTY/Voice), fax 941-2869
www.eaaa.org
Senior Spectrum
One Weston Court, PO Box 2589
Augusta, ME
04338
800-639-1553, 622-9212, fax 622-7857
Seniors Plus
465 Main St., PO Box 659
Lewiston, ME
04243
800-427-1241, fax 795-4009
Southern Maine Area Agency on Aging
307 Cumberland Ave., PO Box
10480
Portland, ME 04104
800-427-7411, 775-6503, fax 775-5319
www.smaaa.org
Bureau of Elder and Adult Services
35 Anthony Ave., State House Station
11
Augusta, ME 04333
624-5335, 800-262-2232, fax: 624-5361
Betty.Forsythe@state.me.us
www.state.me.us/dhs/beas
Betty
Forsythe
We assist Maine's older people to secure full and equal
opportunities and maintain dignity, independence, and authority in managing
their own lives. Manages Maine's home and community-based care, other
supportive community and residential services, Adult Protective Services and
Guardianship Programs, and Disability Determination Services.
Caleb Adult Center
18 Forest Ave.
Portland, ME 04101
771-0295
calebcen@gwi.net
Teaches computer
literacy to seniors.
Eldercare Network of Lincoln County
PO Box 652
Damariscotta, ME
04543
563-5123, fax 563-8572
Andrea Handel
Providing housing with
services for low income or frail elders in six locations.
Elderhostel
17
Condon St.
Belfast, ME 04915
338-3879
merryyarn@acadia.net
www.elderhostel.org
Nancy
Houswald
International organization that conducts educational programs for
people 55+. Runs courses throughout the state. In the midcoast area these
are sponsored by the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport with topics as diverse
as architecture, art, gardens, literature, seafaring history. Call or
visit website for other Maine programs.
55 Plus Center
6 Noble St.
Brunswick, ME 04011
729-0757
Sponsors regular weekday programs for persons age 55 and older, including exercise classes, workshops, music and other entertainment, and meals.
Foster Grandparent Program--PROP
284 Danforth St.
Portland, ME
04102
773-0202 Fax 874-1155
fgp@nlis.net
Susan Lavigne
A program for
people aged 60+ who are interested in working with children. Volunteers
serve 20 hours per week and receive transportation and meal allowances, accident
and liability insurance and an annual physical examination.
Income-eligible volunteers receive a modest tax-free stipend. All
volunteers receive 40+ hours of pre-service training and supervision. Servies
Cumberland and York counties.
Foster Grandparents--Penquis CAP
PO Box 1162
Bangor, ME
04402
973-3684 Fax 973-3699
fostergp@penquiscap.org
A program
similar to the listing above but serving all counties in Maine except York and
Cumberland.
Legal Services for the Elderly
9 Green St., PO Box 2723
Augusta, ME
04338
621-0087, 623-1797; 800-750-5353
www.mainelse.org
We provide services
statewide from our Augusta office and from Area Agencies on Aging offices in
Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, and Presque Isle. Services are free for
persons 60+.
Maine Council of Senior Citizens--Alliance for Retired Americans
65 State St., PO Box 1072
Augusta,
ME 04332
623-3151, 800-452-8794, fax: 623-4916
mcsc@mseaseiu.org
Statewide membership
organization dedicated to fostering the desires and aspirations of Maine
seniors. Assists and encourages older persons to be active and effective
participants in the economic, social, cultural, and political lives of their
communities. We work to achieve equity for senior citizens, not at the expense
of the general welfare, but to claim for the aged their fair share of the
general welfare to which they have devoted their lives. Our members
advocate before the state legislature and work to educate and organize Maine's
vast senior community.
Resource Directory for Older People in Maine
State House Station
#11
Augusta, ME 04333
624-5335; 800-262-2232, fax: 624-5361
www.state.me.us/dhs/beas
A
directory and website sponsored by the Bureau of Elder and Adult Services,
listing numerous services and organizations benefiting older Maine
residents. A new edition available in spring 2001.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Recruitment, placement, and
referral service for seniors aged 55+ who wish to volunteer in their communities
by working in their professional areas of expertise.
Five offices in
Maine:
RSVP - Aroostook County
33 Davis St.
Presque Isle, ME
04769
764-6472, fax: 764-6182
rsvp@ainop.com
Vicki Umphrey
RSVP - Kennebec, Somerset, Franklin Counties
PO Box 1568
Waterville, ME
04903
873-1127, fax: 873-2059
rsvp@mint.net
Ruth Saint Amand
RSVP - Knox, Lincoln, Waldo Counties
PO Box 808
Rockland, ME
04841
596-0361; 800-585-1605, fax: 594-2695
rsvpcap@ime.net
Kristina Cassidy
RSVP - Penobscot, Piscataquis Counties
268 Sylvan Road #2
Bangor, ME
04401
941-2803, fax: 941-2805
pattyl@unitedwayem.org
Patricia
LeClaire
RSVP - York, Cumberland Counties
PO Box 10480
Portland, ME
04104
775-6503, fax: 775-7319
kmurray@smaaa.org
Ken Murray
Senior Adult Growth Exchange (SAGE)
USM, 68 High St.
Portland, ME
04101
780-5900, fax: 780-5954
CCE@usm.maine.edu
Provides short-term
academic lecture and discussion programs in topics chosen by its members such as
history, culture, arts, geography, anthropology, computers, etc.
Senior College
Payson Smith Hall, USM, PO Box 9300
Portland, ME
04104
780-4406
Various low cost classes of interest to elders over age 55
with active minds. Spring and fall 8-week schedules.
Senior Companion Program
5717 Corbett Hall, U/Maine
Orono, ME
04469
581-3874; 800-287-0274, ext.13874, fax: 581-3212
dkillam@umce.umext.maine.edu
A
volunteer program for older citizens who are interested in helping home-bound
elders or isolated adults maximize, maintain or regain their independence.
Contact main office for local programs nearest you.
York Senior Center
41 Main St.
York, ME 03909
363-1036, fax: 363-1032
pasaconway@aol.com
Sheila
Chaney
A multi-purpose center serving meals and providing programs and
activities, a clinic, and other services. Open to all age 50+.
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