Dementia
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Dementia, a progressive brain condition, leads to a gradual decrease in the ability to participate in daily activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most well-known type of dementia. Dementia not only affects the person with the condition, but also those who care for them. Eventually, people with dementia require full time care. As the population ages, more and more families will be facing these challenges.
Fortunately, there are a growing number of resources available for families coping with dementia. The Southern Maine Agency on Aging’s Partners in Caring Program (PIC), for example, may help with the cost of respite care for people who are taking care of family members or friends with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Learn more about our Partners in Caring Program.
Other Helpful Resources:
Savvy Caregiver training for family caregivers. Check back frequently for updates. Click below for overview and flyers.
PLEASE NOTE: Savvy Caregiver classes tend to fill quickly. We do keep waiting lists. Please help us to plan for future classes by contacting us if you are interested in attending a series.
- Savvy Caregiver Southern Maine Agency on Aging May-June 2013 May 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, 9:30 – 11:30 AM: Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Scarborough. Contact Kate Fallon at 1-800-427-7411 x558 to preregister (required). **CLASS IS FULL** Please call for waiting list.
- Savvy Caregiver Southern Maine Agency on Aging May-June 2013 May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 5:15 – 7:15 PM: Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Scarborough. Contact Ann O’Sullivan at 1-800-427-7411 x541 to pre-register (required). **CLASS IS FULL** Please call for waiting list.
- Savvy Caregiver Southern Maine Agency on Aging July-August 2013 July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 and 14, 9:30 – 11:30 AM: Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Scarborough. Contact Ann O’Sullivan at 1-800-427-7411 x541 to pre-register (required).
- Savvy Caregiver Southern Maine Agency on Aging Sept-Oct 2013 September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 and 22, 1 – 3 PM: Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Scarborough. Contact Ann O'Sullivan at 1-800-427-7411 x541 to pre-register (required).
