Lifeline buttons are waterproof, have a speaker phone feature, and include self-monitoring batteries to signal the response center before they wear out. The Lifeline service is available 24 hours a day, and the service area includes the Greater Bangor area, north to Millinocket, west to Newport, and south to Winterport and Castine. Telecare A Daily Telephone Reassurance Program Telecare is a special program that provides daily telephone contact for people of all ages who live alone. There is no charge for this service. Participants speak with a specially trained volunteer on the phone each morning, who will greet the caller and ask how he or she is doing.
Volunteers follow special protocols if unable to reach participants, ensuring participants' safety.
Donations from the community encouraged to help defray the costs of the program, and volunteers are always welcome. Services are provided for any individual experiencing difficulty living at home due to memory loss or other health problems. The Senior Health Information Line is a free service sponsored by Rosscare. Caregiver Support Group Caring for an aging loved one can be a challenging and sometimes stressful endeavor. The Caregiver Support Group is offered for anyone involved in caregiving, including spouses, children, sibling, in-laws and friends.