About MaineHealth Elder Care Services

Elder Care Services provides support to enable the MaineHealth system deliver high-quality, cost-effective care in partnership with older adults in our communities. Elder Care Services includes representation from all MaineHealth members and affiliates, providing leadership to ensure implementation of the strategic plan to develop a model delivery system that meets the needs of the growing population of older adults, with a focus on the following:

• Coordination of a strategic plan for continuing care and long-term care throughout the MaineHealth system
Delivery of evidence-based disease and disability prevention programs
Falls prevention
• Geriatric education and training
• Palliative care in long-term care
• Preventable admissions and readmissions
• Strengthening the connection between healthcare and community services
• Workforce development