Frequently Asked Questions

Questions received at llaflin@fchn.org may be posted below.

Alzheimer's and Dementia

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Q: My father is getting very forgetful lately. Is there someone I can call to talk about what Alzheimer's is?

SeniorsPlus sponsors Conversations about Alzheimer's Disease, an ongoing discussion group that is open to the public and welcomes new members, whether they are caregivers, family members or friends of someone with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. The group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. (207) 645-3315; 1-888-234-3921 (toll free).

The Alzheimer’s Support Specialist for SeniorsPlus is also an incredible resource and can be reached at (207) 795-4010 or toll free @ 1-800-427-1241 or paverill@seniorsplus.org.

The State-wide helpline is another excellent resource. It can be reached at 1-800-660-2871 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

SeniorsPlus also sponsors a program called Partners in Caring. It is a source of information and support for families who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or any type of dementia that has been diagnosed. Funding for the program is limited. Please contact Pam Averill for information on funds availability.

Partners in Caring can help pay for several hours of in-home respite each week, allowing you the time that you need to do other things that need to be done. Funds are available to help with the cost of in-home respite, overnight respite, adult day care, and home modification.

Some caregivers use respite time to rest, take a nap, go shopping, go to medical appointments, get a hair cut, go out to eat, visit with family and friends, go fishing, or resume community activities.

Partners in Caring also offers help with the cost of up to two full weeks (through the year) of overnight respite care at a residential care facility or at home. You can take a needed vacation knowing experienced care providers are caring for your loved one.

Partners in Caring providers offer companionship; supervision and personal care for your loved one while you have some time off.

Healthy Community Coalition

Founded in 1989, Healthy Community Coalition (HCC) is an affiliate of the Franklin Community Health Network with a mission of promoting health and well-being in Franklin County and neighboring towns, including Livermore Falls.

The Franklin Resource Network

The mission of the Franklin Resource Network is to maximize resources in our community, enabling elders, people with disabilities, caregivers, and all residents to easily find information about, and gain access to, services and opportunities to contribute their gifts and talents.

This project is funded, in part, by an Aging and Disability Resource Center grant from the federal Administration on Aging and Center for Medicare and Medicaid services.