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Senior support resources around Lewiston
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SeniorsPlus
8 Falcon Road, Lewiston, ME 04240
The designated Area Agency on Aging for Western Maine since 1972. Serves Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties with nutrition programs, care coordination, Medicare counseling, and community services for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Who this helps
- Adults age 60 and older and adults with disabilities in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties. Caregivers of older adults are also eligible for support services.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Lewiston Senior Citizens Program
65 Central Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240
City-run senior program for adults 50+ at the Lewiston Armory. Activities include games, fitness, day trips, and social programs. Annual membership is $15.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Monday - Friday, call for schedule
- Who this helps
- Adults 50 and older. $15 annual membership.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine SHIP Medicare Counseling
Statewide support
Maine's State Health Insurance Assistance Program provides free, confidential Medicare counseling through trained volunteers statewide. Counselors help with Medicare enrollment, plan comparisons, billing issues, and appeals. They do not sell insurance.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm (counseling available through local AAAs)
- Who this helps
- Anyone with Medicare or approaching Medicare eligibility (age 65 or those with qualifying disabilities). Counseling is also available to family members and caregivers.
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Maine Adult Protective Services
Statewide support
Maine's 24-hour toll-free hotline for reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of incapacitated or dependent adults. Calls can be made anonymously. For emergencies, call 911.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Who this helps
- Anyone can call to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Protective services are available to incapacitated or dependent adults age 18 and older in Maine.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Legal Services for Maine Elders
Statewide support
Provides free legal advice and representation to Mainers age 60 and older on issues including Medicare, MaineCare, Social Security, elder abuse, housing, consumer protection, and powers of attorney.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Who this helps
- Maine residents age 60 and older. Services are free regardless of income, though priority is given to those with the greatest social and economic need.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Statewide support
A free, confidential advocacy program for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and recipients of home care and adult day services in Maine. Investigates complaints and works to resolve problems.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Who this helps
- Residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and residential care facilities in Maine. Also serves recipients of home care, adult day services, and hospice care, and their families.
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Maine Property Tax Relief Programs for Seniors
Statewide support
Maine offers several property tax relief programs for seniors including the Property Tax Fairness Credit (up to $2,500 for age 65+), Homestead Exemption ($25,000 off assessed value), and the Property Tax Deferral Program for seniors age 65+.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Who this helps
- Property Tax Fairness Credit: Maine residents who paid property tax or rent. Homestead Exemption: Homeowners who have owned and occupied their Maine home for at least 12 months by April 1. Property Tax Deferral: Age 65+ or permanently disabled, income under $80,000, assets under $100,000.
Confirm details with the organization.
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Maine Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Statewide support
Maine's statewide phone line connecting older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers to local services and support. Call to be connected with your local Area Agency on Aging for help with home care, meals, transportation, Medicare, housing, and more.
Hours & eligibility
- Listed hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Who this helps
- Older adults age 60 and over, adults with disabilities, caregivers, and family members seeking information about available services. Open to all Maine residents.
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Support for you and your care partners.
A conversation can help you plan for today's needs and what may come next.
Start with daily life
Talk about meals, getting out, home tasks, social connection, and any support that would help you stay independent.
Ask about benefits counseling
If Medicare feels confusing, ask your Area Agency on Aging about health insurance counseling before choosing coverage.
Include care partner needs
Ask about respite, support groups, and help coordinating care. The person providing support may need support too.