Central Maine Healthcare

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Central Maine Healthcare

Long-Term Care

When it’s time, let us make you feel at home

What does it mean to feel at home? It means feeling safe and secure. It means feeling like you have people you can rely on. It means feeling like all your needs are met. It means feeling warmth and compassion. Perhaps most of all, it means feeling like your very best self.

At Central Maine Healthcare, our long-term care feels exactly like home. We believe in taking complete care of you or your loved one’s physical, medical, mental, social and spiritual needs. Simply put: we believe in taking care of the whole you, so you can feel your best day in and day out.

Our locations have so much to offer you in this next phase of life. We have a variety of different living options and experiences suited to your individual need.

Living Options:

Central Maine Healthcare has a variety of living options, from assisted living to memory care to rehabilitation and skilled.

Amenities and Activities:

All Central Maine Healthcare’s living options provide a wealth of amenities and activities. We have on-site medical care; assistance with daily tasks like grooming and taking medication; activities like shopping trips, baseball games, picnics, museum visits and bible studies; family-style dining; laundry service and housekeeping.

Geriatric Care and Senior Care

We all age differently, and as we get older, our bodies often require extra attention. Perhaps you or a loved one is experiencing a physical or mental condition that needs expert support. Or you just want to make the golden years as special as they should be. Whatever your needs, our senior health specialists are here for you. We focus on self-care and independence, working closely with nurses, pharmacists, physical and occupational therapists and other specialists to promote optimal health.

Comprehensive Care for Age-Related Conditions

We work closely with you to assess your medical needs and keep you healthy and active through:

Routine physical exams and screenings

Our doctors provide physical exams, nutrition and wellness counseling, vaccinations and cholesterol checks.

Chronic condition management

Many of our community members are seniors living with ongoing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and more. Our team provides lifestyle support and expert care to help keep these problems in check.

Fall prevention

Older adults have a serious tendency to fall for multiple reasons: medication interactions, loss of vision and/or balance and coordination over time and weak bones. Central Maine Healthcare works with our seniors to address all these issues in person through their primary care providers and injury prevention education.

Access to Social Workers and Psychologists

Professional social workers can help older adults make the right decisions regarding their healthcare. Our social workers connect seniors to toolkits and legal resources, so they can create an advanced directive, a will or determine their end of life care plan. Of course, these delicate subjects are handled with care, grace and respect.

Forms and Applications

If you’re considering long-term care for you or a loved one, we want to help. That’s why we’ve compiled the forms and applications you’ll need to get started:

MaineCare Application and Long-Term Care Application

Community MaineCare : As you may know, MaineCare is our state’s Medicaid program. If you’re living in the community, MaineCare can help you receive low-cost or free medical care and prescriptions.

Long-Term Care MaineCare: This is the state’s application for assistance with the cost of medical services for individuals in a nursing facility, residential care facility, or receiving/seeking in home nursing services.

Both applications are available here. You may also find other forms and applications needed for your individual case.

Have questions? Contact Us

Bolster Heights Residential Care

26 Bolster Street, Auburn, ME  04210
207-784-1364 Directions

Offering Assisted Living Care

Rumford Community Home

11 John F. Kennedy Lane, Rumford, ME  04276
207-364-7863 Directions
Offering Residential Care, Memory Care, Skilled Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care


Career Opportunities

If you’re considering a career in long-term care, you’ve come to the right place. Many of our team members have been here for decades and find their work extremely fulfilling. Every day you get the chance to help a senior receive superior medical care. 

What We Can Offer You:

  • Competitive pay
  • Career growth opportunities at Rumford Community Home, Bolster Heights, and within the Central Maine Healthcare organization
  • Good benefits
  • Discounts in the community
  • Flexible scheduling
  • An understanding and committed leadership team
  • A family-like work environment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • On the job training to help you become a personal care assistant 

Current Job Openings:

Visit the Central Maine Healthcare Careers page to find a listing of current openings.

Integrative Medicine

These healing methods can help patients of all ages living with cancer, persistent pain or many other acute and chronic conditions. Integrative medicine is not alternative medicine; rather, it complements your existing treatment plan. Our specialists will work closely with you and your care team to find the right therapies to optimize your health.

Our integrative medicine services are conveniently available through Central Maine Medical Center’s Family Medicine Residency Program, and through referrals from your primary care doctor or medical specialists.

Enhancing Your Wellness, Head to Soul

Experience the difference integrative medicine at CMH can make in your total health and quality of life:

Medically proven therapies

Through the years, research has repeatedly shown the benefits of adding complementary practices to standard medical care. These evidence-based options may include bodywork, such as massage, yoga or Reiki. Treatments to reduce pain, like the ancient art of acupuncture. Attention to nutrition, with the addition of foods and herbal or vitamin supplements. All may help you better manage health issues. Central Maine offers many of these services directly or can refer you to trusted community providers, as needed.

Highly trained specialists

CMH has board-certified and fellowship-trained integrative medicine physicians on staff, giving you access to some of the most experienced specialists in all of Maine. Collectively, our team has advanced training in a number of integrative therapies, including osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM), yoga therapy and more.

We are also members of the Academic Consortium of Integrative Medicine and Health, joining other prestigious medical centers. This allows us to continuously exchange ideas with the nation’s leading providers and bring the latest and most effective complementary treatments to our communities.

Fully personalized approach

We understand that every patient is different. Our integrative medicine specialists take the time to listen, then create a personal wellness plan based on your unique needs and beliefs. We also know that you are the expert in your own care experience. We’re here to support what you know to be your body’s natural healing potential, while making sure your preferred treatments are safe and work well with your overall care.

Types of Integrative Medicine Therapies

Whether you’re dealing with a recent diagnosis or chronic condition, we believe you should have a full spectrum of treatment options to help you heal. The integrative medicine specialists at Central Maine Healthcare are highly trained in complementary therapies that go beyond just treating symptoms and address all factors that affect your well-being.

Integrative medicine is not a substitute for conventional medical care, but works along with your current treatment. These evidence-based therapies can address immediate concerns while also helping you develop healthier skills throughout your life. As your partner, we’ll help find therapies that feel right to you and fit your personal needs and beliefs. We also work in close collaboration with your primary and specialty care physicians to ensure a safe and seamless plan of care.

Proven Therapies for Your Whole Health

Your personal care plan may include one or a combination of integrative therapies. We offer many services directly through the Central Maine Medical Center Family Residency Program, or through referrals to trusted providers throughout central and western Maine.

Common options include:

Acupuncture

The word “acupuncture” actually refers to a group of treatments. The most common form involves placing thin needles into the skin to stimulate specific places in the body. This may cause the production of natural painkillers and also improve blood flow, which enhances healing. Research shows that acupuncture can help relieve pain and discomfort, including common side effects of cancer treatment like nausea. It’s also often used as a complementary treatment with in vitro fertilization (IVF), helping regulate ovulation and balance the body and hormones for women struggling with fertility.

Acupuncture has been practiced in Asian countries for thousands of years, and today is one of the most commonly used integrative therapies in the world.

Yoga Therapy

Yoga is an ancient practice combining body movement, breathing exercises and meditation to help center the mind, body and spirit. Practitioners of yoga report many benefits, such as reduced stress and anxiety, increased relaxation and sense of well-being, better flexibility and strength and an effective way to help manage a wide range of health conditions, including chronic joint pain. There are more than 100 different forms of yoga, but the goal is the same: to bring about wellness where needed.

The Y at CMMC Fitness Center offers regular yoga classes with certified instructors. For more information visit the Y’s website and start bringing harmony to your health. 

Reiki Therapy

Reiki is a Japanese, spiritually based form of healing. Practitioners help patients by transferring healthy energy to promote calmness, ease stress and help achieve a better sense of physical, emotional and spiritual balance. Reiki therapists lightly place their hands on various energy places, such as the shoulders and back, while guiding you through breathing techniques. You remain clothed during the sessions, which last about 30 minutes.

Reiki is available for CMH patients of the Dempsey Center and for anyone looking to enhance their well-being.

Homeopathy

Homeopathy is the practice of medicine that embraces a holistic, natural approach designed to stimulate the body’s own curative power. Homeopathic remedies, which have benefited people for over 200 years, involve tiny amounts of natural substances, like plants and minerals. Generally, the lowest dose is considered the most powerful medicine. Your integrative medicine specialist at CMH will prescribe the remedy that best matches your symptoms at all levels of your being —physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) is a type of hands-on therapy used to prevent, treat and manage conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system — nerves, muscles, joints and bones. OMM therapy works by using techniques like stretching, gentle pressure and resistance, and can help patients of all ages, newborns to seniors. At CMH, these integrative therapies are performed by licensed doctors of osteopathic medicine (DO), who have both standard medical education as well as specialized training in whole-person care.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that today is practiced as a healing, fluid form of exercise. It involves a series of slow, low-impact, continuous movements, along with deep breathing. Tai Chi has many different styles, but the principles of mindfulness and cultivating the flow of energy are the same. Numerous studies have shown tai chi to have a number of health benefits, including reduced stress, more muscle strength and flexibility, enhanced immunity and improved overall quality of life, just to name a few. Certified tai chi instructors can teach you specific positions and breathing techniques to safely practice on your own.

Other Healing Options

We also specialize in:

  • Herbal and dietary supplements
  • Hypnosis
  • Massage therapy
  • Meditation
  • Medical nutrition prescriptions
  • Social work and integrative mental health counseling
  • Medical nutrition prescription and dietary education

Gastroenterology

At Central Maine Healthcare, our board-certified gastroenterologists are up to the task. We provide expert care for all types of gastric problems, from everyday stomach ailments to complex intestinal, swallowing and inflammatory conditions. Working closely with you, we’ll create a tailor-made treatment plan to relieve your specific symptoms, so you can get back to your life.

Specialized Care for Digestive Disorders

Our GI doctors combine years of experience with compassionate care to diagnose and treat any gastric issue. Specialties include:

  • Bowel disorders
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Esophageal disorders
  • Hepatitis
  • Ulcerative colitis

Each condition calls for a different path to find the best diagnosis. Some can be identified by blood tests alone; for others we might use X-rays, a CT or MRI, colonoscopy or endoscopy—a painless procedure in which your doctor inserts a thin tube, with a camera attached at the end, into your digestive tract to see what’s happening.

No matter how complex, we can help manage the problem successfully, and, in many instances, completely cure it. Depending on your symptoms, treatment options may include medication, lifestyle support, minimally invasive procedures or other therapies to meet your needs.

Helping You Take Control

Some digestive disorders will be with you long-term, and you may need a program of self-management to keep symptoms at bay. Our team, including registered dietitians, is here to show you the skills and tools to support your healthiest life.

Gastroenterology Treatments & Specialties

At Central Maine Healthcare, we’re committed to helping people throughout western and central Maine take charge of their digestive health.

Our board-certified gastroenterologists provide specialized care for a full range of gastric conditions, whether your symptoms are mild or significantly impacting your health and daily life. We provide the latest diagnostic tests to understand exactly what’s ailing you, as all as the latest treatments to help you manage your condition more easily and effectively.

Endoscopic Ultrasound

Ultrasounds offer a minimally invasive way to evaluate disorders in all parts of the body, including digestive disorders. These exams use an endoscope—a long, fiber-optic tube that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce detailed images of the lining and walls of the digestive tract and chest. It can also examine nearby organs, including the pancreas, liver and lymph nodes, for other potential problems.

ECRP

ECRP is a kind of endoscope exam, designed to examine your pancreatic and bile ducts highlighted with dye. Most of the time, your doctor will pair an ECRP with X-rays to get the complete picture.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Should you require surgery to help treat a digestive problem, rest assured you’re in skilled hands. Our surgeons specialize in laparoscopic techniques, which often offer significantly less pain and scarring, fewer complications and a faster recovery compared to traditional “open” procedures.

Prokinetics

Prokinetics are a type of medication that reduces some of the discomforts of gastro disorders caused by “delayed emptying.”

Integrative Medicine

For gastric disorders, as well as ailments in other parts of the body, integrative medicine at Central Maine offers therapies that can play a vital role in healing.

Acupuncture can help relieve symptoms by stimulating the body’s own natural painkillers. Other approaches include probiotics (beneficial bacteria already found in the digestive tract), fish oil (now widely recognized as an anti-inflammatory), aloe vera gel, as well as nutritional and herbal supplements.

Our GI doctors and integrative medicine experts will work together and with you to help create a custom and comprehensive treatment plan.

Gastrointestinal Disorders We Treat

Dealing with any kind of gastrointestinal problem can be painful, not to mention undue stress or embarrassment that keeps you from the life you love.

At Central Maine Health, we can help put your body – and mind – at ease. Our dedicated team of gastroenterologists and support staff, including registered dietitians, are skilled in treating all types of digestive problems. Whether your problem is a short-lived “stomach bug” or a chronic condition, count on our experts to help you find the right solution to help get back to feeling and living your best.

  • Bowel disorders: When you have a bowel disorder, it means you’re not digesting and absorbing food well. The problem is in your intestines, and your first clues likely will be diarrhea or constipation, stomach pain, blood in your stool, bloating or nausea. The four main types of bowel disorders are irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, Celiac disease and intestinal obstruction. Whatever you’re dealing with, we can help you find relief.
  • Colorectal cancer: Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. and the third-most common cancer in both men and women. But through early detection and treatment, the disease is also highly preventable. Nearly all cases that are diagnosed early can lead to a complete cure. At Central Maine, our GI doctors and oncologists work closely together to help conquer this disease.
  • Crohn’s disease: As an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and autoimmune disorder, Crohn’s disease can be painful (and dangerous) if you don’t get it diagnosed. You could experience severe diarrhea, malnutrition, extreme fatigue, and inflamed skin, eyes and joints. Researchers are working on finding a cure; in the meantime, our experts offer a variety of therapies to tame your symptoms and help you lead a normal, productive life.
  • Esophageal disorders: Your esophagus is the long, hollow tube that runs from your throat to your stomach. It’s where you take in food to send down to your intestines, but it’s not a free-fall; the walls of your esophagus coax food down with muscle contractions. When it’s not working correctly, you might have difficulty swallowing or even feel some chest or back pain. Our specialists can help you find lasting relief for GERD (acid reflux), heartburn and other conditions.
  • Hepatitis: The three forms of hepatitis — A, B and C — are three distinct diseases, each with its own symptoms and treatments. They’re all diseases of the liver, but the good news is, they’re all treatable. In fact, when someone got a diagnosis of Hepatitis C in the past, liver cancer was a foregone conclusion. Today, it’s often curable with the types of treatments available at Central Maine Healthcare.
  • Ulcerative colitis: People with ulcerative colitis have long-lasting ulcers and inflammation in the inner linings of the large intestine, colon or rectum. It’s another IBD and symptoms develop over time; they can include diarrhea (often with blood or pus), stomach pain and cramping, the urge to eliminate your waste but you can’t, fatigue and fever. In most instances, medication is the treatment of choice and highly effective.

Addiction Services

Mission

We are committed to understanding and serving people who are living with addiction. We provide compassionate trauma-informed care based on best practices and the principles of harm reduction.

Pathways to Treatment

We recognize that people seeking treatment for opioid use disorder may be at different stages in their recovery and their readiness to change. A one-size-fits-all treatment program can feel frustrating to both patients and providers. To ensure that we are responsive to our patients’ needs and providing the best care possible, we have provided several pathways.

  • Bridge Clinic
    • Weekly outpatient appointments with a medical provider for low-barrier access to medication for opioid use disorder
  • Recovery Group
    • Weekly appointments with integrated outpatient care and group counseling for patients with stimulant and opioid use disorder
  • Intensive Outpatient Program
    • Weekly outpatient appointments with a medical provider, integrated with virtual group counseling.
  • Maintenance
    • Monthly appointments with a primary care provider for maintenance on medications for opioid use disorder.

Medications

We offer Sublocade, Suboxone, Subutex and Vivitrol.

What To Expect

Your first appointment is an opportunity for us to address any immediate risks related to drug use you may be facing. If appropriate, we help you initiate medication for opioid use disorder and send you home with harm-reduction supplies, like Narcan and medication lock boxes.

You will meet with one of our Behavioral Health partners who will help us develop a holistic wellness plan based on psychosocial assessments conducted on-site over the course of 1-3 appointments. These assessments help us identify any barriers to recovery you may be facing, such as lack of transportation, homelessness, mental illness, or chronic disease.

You can expect to engage with our care team on a weekly basis while you stabilize on medication. From there you and your care team may decide a higher level of care to learn relapse prevention skills is essential to your recovery or you have reached a place where you are ready to sustain your recovery through community and peer support with ongoing medication management.

It is extremely rewarding to be involved with people’s recovery and helping to improve their health and overall well-being.
– Dr. Paul Vinsel, DO

Contact Us

76 High Street
Lewiston, ME 04210
Ph. 795-2823
Fax 795-2808

If you do not have a phone, please come to 76 High Street in Lewiston and ask to speak to the Addiction Services Coordinator.

Trauma Center

If you’re experiencing a life-threatening emergency, dial 9-1-1 immediately or go to your nearest ER.

Emergencies happen when you least expect them, but rest assured, Central Maine Healthcare is here when you need us.

We offer three ERs right in the communities we serve – each staffed 24/7 with board-certified emergency physicians and specialty trained team members, plus direct access to specialists, advanced technology and more resources from one of the largest integrated health systems in the state.

From chest pain to trauma, broken bones to stroke, know that expert care is always around the corner.

Why Choose Us?

Patient Education & Resources

Injury Prevention Resources

Disclaimer: This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional’s instructions.

Injury Prevention and Safety

You’ve no doubt heard the saying “prevention is the best medicine” — and it’s absolutely true. To help you steer clear of injury and illness, Central Maine Healthcare has compiled our best health and safety tips.

The Flu Virus (Influenza)

The flu virus is now widespread in Maine and across the United States. To reduce your risk of infection, it is important to:

  • Get vaccinated — it’s not too late. Find a primary care provider near you.
  • Wash your hands
  • Stay home if you’re sick
  • Cover your cough with a sleeve or a tissue

Winter Safety

Winter always presents many safety hazards, both indoors and out. These how-to lists will help you have a healthy, accident-free winter:

Keep your home safe and warm

  • Test your smoke alarm monthly and change the batteries when you change your clocks.
  • Have your heating system inspected and tuned up yearly.
  • Keep portable space heaters three feet from bedding, furniture, and clothing.
  • Have your chimney inspected each year.

Survive a winter storm

Be prepared! Keep extra blankets, flashlights, batteries, matches, first aid kits, water, required medications and non-perishable food on hand.

Walk safely in icy, snowy weather

  • Do light warm-up activities before you walk, shovel snow or other strenuous activities
  • Take frequent breaks
  • Dress in layers and wear boots with non-skid soles
  • Dress in bright colors so drivers can see you

Drive safely in winter weather

  • Have your car serviced and drive slowly in bad weather
  • Check the level of antifreeze
  • Make sure your battery is in good shape
  • Check the tread on your tires or have snow tires put on your vehicle
  • Keep emergency gear in your vehicle (flashlight, jumper cables, sand for traction, ice scraper, and extra blankets)

Sleep Medicine

If you’re an adult in America, chances are you’re not getting the sleep you need. In fact, six out of 10 of us have a sleep disorder, and most of those are undiagnosed and untreated. Lack of good shut-eye not only can make you tired, irritable and forgetful, it can put you on track for serious health problems including heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke.

At Central Maine Healthcare, we know what a peaceful night’s sleep means for your health and life. Our board-certified sleep medicine specialist and highly skilled sleep technologist can identify and work with you to address the problem, which may include an overnight sleep study. In fact, our full-service sleep center in Lewiston is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine –providing the expert answers you need, right here at home.

Understanding What’s Keeping You Up

Your sleep issue might be caused by several factors, even another medical condition. At Central Maine Healthcare, we specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of sleep disorders.

Your care starts with a conversation with one of our pulmonologists, because there’s a strong connection between breathing and sleep. Together, you can talk through your specific symptoms and concerns.

Depending on your needs, we may then recommend an overnight sleep study. Think of it as a little getaway: you’ll spend the night in one of our eight private sleep rooms, including your own bath and shower. At Central Maine Healthcare, we take your comfort up a notch; whether you sleep better in a room that’s chilly or warm, your own temperature control lets you regulate the heat in your private space.

While you sleep, machines will monitor your blood oxygen levels, leg and arm movement, and other factors that affect your sound sleep. With that data, we’ll zero in on the reasons why you’re not getting the sleep you need, and get you started on the road to a far better quality of life.

Central Maine Sleep Medicine

60 High Street, Lower Level
Lewiston, ME
(207) 786-1888

Practice Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Closed

About

The Central Maine Sleep Center team is made up of board-certified sleep medicine specialists and highly trained technologists, all dedicated to helping patients sleep better.

The Sleep Center offers many special services including evaluation of sleep disordered breathing, narcolepsy, sleepwalking, limb movements and insomnia.

The center has eight comfortable sleep rooms, all equipped with Sleep Number beds. Each room has individual temperature controls and a private bath and shower for the purpose of making you feel as much at home as possible. The sleep lab also offers at-home testing.

Learn more about sleep disorders and treatments.

Providers

Lauren Brown, NP
Sleep Medicine

Rachel Card, FNP
Sleep Medicine

Trustin Ennacheril, MD
Sleep Medicine

Sleep Disorders

Treating sleep disorders can be tricky, because so often the symptoms — fatigue, difficulty concentrating, struggling to fall asleep and so many more – are also symptoms of other disorders. It takes highly trained sleep specialists to pinpoint your specific problem and get you back to feeling your energetic best.

When you notice sleep-related symptoms, reach out to the experts at Central Maine Healthcare. Our board-certified pulmonologists use the latest tests and techniques to determine how to help you sleep well and improve your overall health and wellness. That includes access to our fully accredited sleep center in Lewiston, one of the most elegant sleep study sites in the country.

Comprehensive Care for Sleep Apnea

The treatment of choice for sleep apnea is using a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) or BiPAP Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) machine, which deliver pressurized air through a mask to keep your airways open. Central Maine offers the latest state-of-the-art options to maximize effectiveness and your comfort.

If that doesn’t resolve the problem after a 3-month trial period, your doctor may recommend surgery to remove the tissue that’s restricting your airway when you sleep. Central Maine Healthcare surgeons specialize in newer, minimally invasive procedures that use radiofrequency energy to shrink the tissue — especially effective for mild to moderate sleep apnea.

Lifestyle Support for a Better Night’s Sleep

Every day, you make choices that affect the way you’ll sleep that night. For most sleep disorders, those choices can make all the difference between feeling rested the next day, and feeling sluggish.

Your sleep medicine specialist at Central Maine can provide the education, support and resources you need for healthier living and better sleep. For most sleep conditions, habits like smoking — or drinking coffee or alcohol shortly before you go to bed — is likely to keep you up at night. Heavy meals can also interrupt your sleep; a big bowl of pasta might make you sleepy, but so many dense carbs make your body work harder to digest the food—and when your body is working hard, it may not want to relax into a deep sleep.

Relaxation techniques such as yoga, deep breathing and meditation can help relax your body and mind, and better prepare it for a night of rest. Other lifestyle strategies, such as a keeping to a regular sleep schedule, moderate exercise, hot showers at night and massage can support good sleep, too.

Medicine Can Help You Sleep

As part of your treatment plan, your doctor may recommend drug therapy to help you sleep.

Often, over-the-counter remedies will do the job. In other instances, prescription meds are the best treatment, including medications for narcolepsy that stimulate your central nervous system and prevent you from suddenly falling asleep during the day. If your narcolepsy is more serious, you could be prescribed an amphetamine-like medication; such drugs bring more side effects, but they also are more powerful weapons against your disorder.

If you’re diagnosed with restless leg syndrome, your first medication line of defense many be an anti-seizure drug to curb your involuntary leg movements. Less favorable—but prescribed if necessary—are drugs that can boost the effects of dopamine in your brain; these medications can trigger help the brain send messages to your legs to lie still.

As with all of Central Maine’s programs, individual counseling is a vital part of your treatment. We’ll make sure you understand why you haven’t been sleeping, and how we can work together to change that.