Caregiver resources
Love is powerful.
So is support.
You know the person you care about: how they take their coffee, what makes them laugh, when something feels a little off. But you may not know where to find help at home or how to plan for what comes next. AgeMaine is here to listen, talk through your questions, and help you find support for both of you.
Call 207.396.6500 and ask about Family Caregiver Support.
Find support that fits
Resources and guidance
Get help finding benefit programs, adult day programs, and resources in your community. We’ll help you understand what’s available and what may fit your needs.
Caregiver classes
Get help finding benefit programs, adult day programs, and resources in your community. We’ll help you understand what’s available and what may fit your needs.
Caregiver support groups
Talking with someone who understands can help. Our regularly scheduled support groups meet online, at our offices, and in the community, giving caregivers a place to share what’s on their minds and learn from one another.
We also support kinship families: grandparents and other relatives age 55 and older who are raising minor children in place of their biological parents.
State Respite Care Program
The State Respite Care Program helps eligible unpaid family caregivers and friends caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another condition that causes dementia cover some of the cost of that care.
Are you planning for long-term care?
This video can help you start a conversation with someone you love about future care. Learn what to consider together, where to find support, and how care can be paid for.
Savvy Caregiver: Learning to care for someone with dementia
When someone you care about is living with dementia, you may find yourself figuring out new ways to communicate or respond to changes in their behavior. Savvy Caregiver offers practical tools to help you feel more confident and look after your own needs, too.
This statewide educational program is for family members and friends caring for someone with dementia. It meets for two hours a week for six weeks, providing 12 hours of training to help you:
Understand dementia and how it can affect personality and behavior.
Communicate with the person you care about in ways that help everyday moments go more smoothly.
Care for yourself and find ways to reduce stress.