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Health & Human Services Department | 1145 Brighton Ave | Portland, Maine 04102 | (207) 828-6849

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National Sites:
Administration on Aging
Alzheimer’s Association
American Cancer Society
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
American Lung Association
American Society on Aging
A Place for Mom
AARP
CareScout
Eldercare Online
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Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D)
Prescription Drug Assistance in Maine
Application for MaineRX Plus and Drugs for the Elderly/Disabled (DEL)
Legal Services Project Directory
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Portland Agencies:
Aging Excellence
Bayview Heights
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Cedars Nursing Care Facility
Community Counseling Center
Cumberland Legal Aid
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Foster Grandparents Program
Home Instead Senior Care
Hospice of Maine
Independent Transportation Network
Ingraham
Iris Network
Jewish Family Services
Legal Services for the Elderly
Lifeline Emergency Response System
Maine Medical Center
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Mercy Hospital
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Pine Tree Legal Assistance
Portland Adult Ed
Portland Housing Authority
Portland Parks and Recreation
People’s Regional Opportunity Program (PROP)
Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Senior Core of Retired Executives
Seventy-Five State Street
Spiral Arts
Southern Maine Agency on Aging
St. Joseph’s Manor
USM Lifeline
YWCA of Greater Portland
Reverse Mortgages:
AARP Website on Reverse Mortgages
Department of Housing and Urban Development 
National Reverse Mortgages Lenders Association 

elder advocate

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	Community Elder Services
	Elder Advocate
	Information Lookup
	Senior Outreach Nursing Program

Linda Weare, LSW, is the City of Portland's Elder Advocate. She is available to assist senior citizens and their families: sort out problems, answer questions, and advocate for rights. Linda's role has two parts. First, she provides easy access to information about a variety of services available to seniors in the Portland area. Second, she provides support to health and social service providers so that their services are easily accessible to senior citizens.

What information and referral services are offered?

• information link to elder services in the Greater Portland area.
• help to senior citizens and their families connect with community resources.
• simplify the search for help by making referrals from this office to appropriate agencies.

What are the advocacy services offered?

• work with any Portland senior who needs help.
• offer support, guidance and assistance to seniors and their families.
• advocate for senior citizens' rights.

How can I contact the Elder Advocate?

Just call me!

Linda Weare
(207) 828-6849
1145 Brighton Avenue
Portland Maine 04103