Hospice services are not only for people with terminal cancer but also for those with a diagnosis of dementia. For more information about hospice services, contact the Maine Hospice Council at
Another excellent resource for families about end-of-life care for a person with dementia is a pamphlet written by Laurel Coleman, M.D., Alzhiemer’s Disease: Care and Support at the End of Life.
Advance Directives can be an important aspect of end-of-life care. Although information about advance directives and the forms needed are available on-line, many may find consultation with an elder law attorney helpful.