Below are links to resources we have found helpful for our clients and their families.
Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary nonprofit dedicated to ending Alzheimer’s and all other dementias. It accelerates research globally, champions risk reduction and early detection, and delivers high-quality care and support across the nation. With local chapters in every U.S. state and a free 24/7 Helpline staffed by master’s-level clinicians—available in over 200 languages—it provides personalized consultations, support groups, education programs, and tools like ALZConnected and ALZNavigator. The Association also drives awareness, advocacy, and policy change, while funding groundbreaking research with hundreds of active projects in dozens of countries.
Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging
The Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging (M4A) is a nonprofit serving as a collective voice for Maine’s five Area Agencies on Aging. It champions healthy aging, independence, dignity, and economic self-reliance for older adults. M4A leads statewide efforts through the Maine Council on Aging and the Tri-State Learning Collaborative on Aging to support communities that enable aging in place. Its network delivers vital services—meals, caregiver support, benefits counseling, and guidance for disabled and aging Mainers—while offering social and educational spaces that foster physical, emotional, and social well-being.
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS)
This office provides a comprehensive overview of long-term care services available to older adults and individuals with physical disabilities. The site details various programs—ranging from state-funded in-home and community-based care to MaineCare (Medicaid) options such as home health services, private-duty nursing, and residential care facilities. It also offers essential forms, protocols, and referrals to help individuals and caregivers navigate eligibility and access to services. Whether you’re seeking to remain in the community or explore facility-based support, this resource is a valuable starting point.
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oads/providers/long-term-care-services
Additionally, MaineCare applications can be found here:
https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/applications-forms
MaineHousing
MaineHousing is Maine’s housing finance agency, dedicated to supporting homebuyers, homeowners, renters, and communities in need. The site provides programs for homebuyer assistance, education, mortgage help, and finding lenders. It also offers homeowner aids such as energy cost help, and rental supports including subsidized housing and homelessness prevention initiatives. MaineHousing publishes research, reports, dashboards, and maintains public notices like funding availability and conference events. Recent announcements highlight major investments in affordable housing and warming shelter funding, reflecting its mission to foster accessible, sustainable housing across Maine.
Special Needs Alliance
The Special Needs Alliance is a national nonprofit of attorneys specializing in planning for individuals with disabilities. It provides trusted legal guidance to protect assets, preserve benefits, and ensure lifelong care through tools like special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, and life-care planning. The site features resources like handbooks, blogs, newsletters, policy updates, and a “Find an Attorney” directory. Its members meet high ethical standards, documented experience, and dedication to client care. The Alliance emphasizes peer support, professional development, and advocacy to support people with disabilities and their families throughout life’s decisions.
ABLE National Resource Center
The ABLE National Resource Center (ABLE NRC) is a national resource hub for Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts, which offer tax-advantaged savings for disability-related expenses. It educates individuals, families, and professionals through step-by-step guidance on eligibility, plan choices, and account setup. The site provides tools like comparison utilities, decision guides, webinars, newsletters, and event updates. ABLE NRC supports account growth via financial literacy, goal setting, and monitoring. It also offers materials tailored for employers, service providers, and caregivers—empowering meaningful financial independence for individuals with disabilities.