Caregiver Action Network

Caregiver Support · Maine · Free

Largest caregiver organization in the US. Free Caregiver Help Desk 1-855-227-3640. Useful for caregivers managing dementia, chronic illness, post-stroke recovery, or end-of-life care at home. Phone-based and in-person intake; many state programs send a care manager for a one-time home visit at no cost. Burnout is the leading cause of nursing home placement, not the senior's medical condition. Respite isn't a luxury, it's a placement-prevention tool. Open at no cost to Maine seniors and the families...

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