Trusted places to begin for your aging parent or loved one. Choose their state, find the kind of help you need, and take one manageable next step.
Your state’s aging agency is a useful first connection. Ask how to reach the local office serving your loved one’s community.
Visit state aging agency Agency link confirmed through an official source Oct 27, 2026; destination access still needs a browser check.Maine programs, organized for your family. Explore 9 state-specific resources below, followed by national finders for additional support. Choose a category to narrow your next step.
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Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services
Find the regional agency serving your loved one’s community and its referral services.
“Which local office serves my loved one’s town, and what should we ask about first?”
Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services
Learn about Maine’s in-home services, assessments, and application contacts.
“What help at home is available locally, and how do we request an assessment?”
Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services
Find caregiver support programs and links to the local aging agencies that coordinate them.
“What caregiver support or respite options fit our situation, and how do we get started?”
Maine Office for Family Independence
Find MaineCare application forms, online application links, and long-term care application information.
“Who can explain this coverage program and the next steps for our situation?”
Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services
Find Medicare counseling, assistance, and local program contacts.
“Who can explain this coverage program and the next steps for our situation?”
Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services
Find the state’s legal-assistance information for older adults and links to the service provider.
“Who can explain the current document requirements or help with this legal question?”
Maine Division of Licensing and Certification
Use the state licensing division’s provider search and care-facility information.
“Where can we review care options and current provider information before arranging visits?”
Maine Office of Aging and Disability Services
Find the official methods for reporting concerns about abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
“Is this the right office for this concern, and what information should we provide?”
Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Find advocacy for long-term care consumers and assistance with care concerns.
“Is this the right office for this concern, and what information should we provide?”
Administration for Community Living
Enter your loved one’s location in the Eldercare Locator to find nearby aging services and caregiver support.
“My parent lives in this area. Which local agency should we speak with first?”
SHIP National Technical Assistance Center
Choose your state in the SHIP locator to reach local Medicare counseling.
“Can a counselor help us understand these Medicare coverage questions?”
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Use “Contact Your State Medicaid Agency” to find the official office for coverage and application questions.
“Where can we learn about the programs that fit our situation and the application process?”
Legal Services Corporation
Search by address or city for an LSC-funded legal aid organization. Ask about eligibility and the issues it handles.
“Do you handle this type of question, and what eligibility or intake requirements apply?”
Medicare.gov
Search for nursing homes and other Medicare provider types by location. This does not list all assisted living options.
“What should we ask about this provider’s services, quality information, and fit for our needs?”
U.S. Department of Justice
Find reporting resources and a locator for elder abuse assistance in your state or territory.
“Which office should receive this concern, and how can we contact it directly?”
Administration for Community Living
Learn about the program for residents’ rights and care concerns, and follow its links to find local assistance.
“How do we reach the ombudsman serving this care facility?”
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All 50 states and Washington, D.C. include state-specific resources organized across seven categories, with national finders for additional help. This is a curated starting point, not an exhaustive list of programs. Linked providers determine availability, eligibility, fees, and document requirements. Links and programs may change.
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