Join Us for our 2015 Statewide Education Conference

For caregivers, family members, and people living with dementia

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Holiday Inn by the Bay | Portland, ME

Featuring Teepa Snow

We are thrilled to announce Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA will return to Maine this year as our Keynote Speaker. Teepa is an occupational therapist currently working as a dementia care and dementia education specialist. She has clinical appointments with Duke University's School of Nursing and UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Medicine. 

Featuring Greg O'Brien

We are delighted to feature Greg O'Brien at our conference this year. Greg is a long-time Cape Cod reporter, award winning political writer and investigative reporter, who was diagnosed with younger onset Alzheimer’s in 2010. Acting on instinct and journalistic grit, Greg has decided to face down the disease and his imminent decline by writing frankly about the journey entitled “On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer’s.”

The full-day conference will include a variety of workshops for both family and professional caregivers as well as people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Professionals: $95  | Family Members: $45 | Persons with Dementia: $45*

Registration fees include lunch and six contact hours for professionals. *Scholarships are available for family caregivers.

 Click here to register for our 2015 Statewide Educational Conference online>>

The Time for Us to Act is Now - Your advocacy today can help us make history tomorrow. Join us at the 2015 Alzheimer's Advocacy Forum

The March 23-15, 2015 | Washington Marriott Wardman Park | Washington, D.C.

Whoever you are, wherever you live, there is something you can do to make a difference. Alzheimer's Association advocates work to make real legislative change on Capitol Hill. Their commitment helps bring us closer to realizing our vision of a world without Alzheimer's disease. Make your voice heard by joining with thousands of Alzheimer advocates nationwide. Join us in helping achieve our vision of creating a world without Alzheimer's disease. 

Click here to watch the 2015 Advocacy Forum Video>>

Click here for more information and to register>>

Still Alice Sparks National Conversations about Alzheimer's

Julianne Moore’s recent Oscar win for her lead role as Alice Howland in “Still Alice” is helping to start conversations and raise awareness of just how devastating Alzheimer's is to a person's emotional and physical well-being; family and career; and all other facets of life. The film illustrates that Alzheimer’s is not just an older person’s disease and everyone with a brain is at risk. It also underlines that women are at the epicenter of the Alzheimer's crisis. The film was developed in consultation with Alzheimer's Association experts and volunteers to guide script and character development. "Still Alice" is now showing in Maine at: 

Colonial Theater, Belfast | The Harbor Theater, Boothbay Harbor | Evening Star, Brunswick | Narrow Gauge Cinema, Farmington | Nickelodeon Cinema, Portland | Cinemagic, Saco | Railroad Cinema, Waterville | Cinemagic, Westbrook 

Please check your local listings for updates as times and locations may vary. 

Click here to learn about the women of “Still Alice” and the My Brain™ Movement>>

Make Your First Response the Right Response

Alzheimer’s Association® Approaching Alzheimer’s: First Responder Training

The Alzheimer’s disease epidemic continues to grow. As a first responder, it’s critical to be prepared to face it in your community. People with Alzheimer’s or another dementia can unknowingly put themselves and others in dangerous situations. Understanding the disease is key to ensuring you make the right response. The Alzheimer’s Association® Approaching Alzheimer’s: First Responder Training is a free online course that prepares first responders to respond to common calls involving a person with dementia. 

First responders can prepare themselves to face dementia in their communities by taking the free online training>>

Maine Chapter Welcomes Two New Members to Our Board of Directors!

Rebecca Ness

Rebecca is a Certified Senior Advisor, experienced healthcare professional, and dedicated hospice volunteer, Rebecca founded Senior Planning Advisors, LLC out of personal experiences as a primary caregiver and passion for making a difference in the lives of seniors and elders.

Scott Barker

Scott Barker is Branch Sales Manager at Banker’s Life and Casualty Company based in Scarborough, Maine. He has played a key role in organizing the annual Forget-Me-Not-Days Golf Tournament for the past eight years which raises funds for the Alzheimer's Association. 

The Maine Chapter could not accomplish our mission without the help of our dedicated volunteers. We offer volunteer opportunities in several areas including board, planning committees, event volunteers, advocates, program support, outreach and office support. 

Here is your chance to join us and help win this fight!

Volunteer for the Maine Chapter and help us win the fight against Alzheimer's>>

Maine Chapter Resource Links

About the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. The Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter serves the entire State of Maine from its Scarborough office. There are more than 37,000 families in Maine who are affected by Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. alz.org/maine

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