Links
AARP - Maintained by the American Association of Retired Persons.
Alzheimer's Association - The Alzheimer's Association is the oldest and largest national voluntary health organization dedicated to research for the causes, cure, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and to providing education and support services to Alzheimer's patients, their families and caregivers.
APS - Adult Protective Services
800-624-8404
Provides or arranges for services to protect incapacitated and dependent adults (age 18 and over) in danger of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
GHS - Goold Health System
800-609-7893
Contracted by BEAS to provide in-home assessments - statewide - to determine medical eligibility for all Long Term Care programs and Nursing Homes.
The Kansas Elder Law Network - Comprehensive site. Maintained as a public service to the state and national community of senior citizens and those who represent them.
LTCOP - Long Term Care Ombudsman
800-499-0229 or 207-621-1079
The Ombudsman (a private, non-profit agency) are specially trained advocates who are given authority under Federal and Maine law to investigate and resolve complaints made by, or on behalf of, long term care consumers.
LSE - Legal Services for the Elderly
800-750-5353 or 207-623-1797
Provides free legal services for persons 60 years of age and older and often represents consumers in an appeal.
Maine Bureau of Elder and Adult Services
800-262-2232 or 207-624-5251
Contracts with Goold Health Systems (ASA) and Elder Independence of Maine (HCCA), oversees Maine Long Term Care Programs, manages Adult Protective Services, conducts Quality Assurance Review, manages Long Term Care program funding.
Maine's Elderly Low Cost Drug Card Program
Medicare - The official U.S. Government site for Medicare information.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
National Council on the Aging - Maintained by a private, nonprofit association that is committed to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well-being, and contributions of older persons.
National Elder Law Foundation - Information on the National Elder Law Foundation, plus, information on locating a CELA, becoming a CELA, and much more!
National Senior Citizens Law Center - Established in 1972 to help older Americans live their lives in dignity and freedom from poverty, through legal work in support of elderly poor clients.
SeniorLaw Home Page - A site for senior citizens, their families, attorneys, social workers, and financial planners can access information about Elder Law, Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts, and the rights of the elderly and disabled.
Social Security Administration - Among the many services provided are options to obtain forms, report fraud to the government, answers basic questions about the SSA, allows you to obtain information about the current level of funding in your SSA account for your retirement.
Social Security Reality Check - Maintained by the American Association of Retired Persons. FAQ on Social Security.
Southern Maine Agency on Aging
Cumberland & York Counties