Elderly ServicesThis group provides a nutritious hot meal. The meal is for those over the age of 60. It is provided in a clean, safe, and friendly environment. There is a suggested donation of $3 to cover the meal. However, everyone is welcome regardless of their ability to pay. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Friendship Dining provide nutritious, healthy food to people 60+. A suggested donation of $3 is asked to help cover the cost of the meals. While no one is denied a meal if unable to pay, the contribution helps to provide more meals for elders in the community. Please call 941.955.2122 for a list of open dining centers or visit their website to learn more.
Friendship Home Delivered Meals are delivered to people who are 60 or older once a week. They can bring up to 7 frozen meals at a time. They are well-balanced meals that are prepared fresh and quickly frozen to assure that they are fresh when heated. It is a great way for long-distance care providers to be sure their loved ones are receiving healthy, nutritious meals. Please call the Area Agency on Aging at 1.866.413.5337 to see if you are eligible for these meals.
This group runs the Friendship Home Delivered Meals Program. It is an option for those who can’t cook or are homebound. The service is for people aged 60 and up. The meals are delivered once a week. Clients are usually given up to 7 frozen meals at one time. Please call or visit the website for more information.
To Determine Eligibility Call: 1.866.413.5337
This program offers amplified phone equipment on long-term loan. It is for the deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, and speech challenged. It is free for the user. Please call or visit the website to learn more information.
Video Phone: 239.247.5821
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Good Samaritan Society provides Home & Community. They offer shelter and support services to older persons. They allow a range of payment options. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted.
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Good Samaritan Society provides Rehab/Skilled Care. They offer shelter and support services to older persons. They allow a range of payment options. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted.
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Good Samaritan Society provides Senior Living. They offer shelter and support services to older persons. They allow a range of payment options. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted.
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This group offers Healthy Aging workshops. These are to help older adults lead a healthy, active lifestyle. The workshops are free. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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The HearthWorks program helps to build better and safer homes for those in need. It provides the labor and materials to build and install safety and accessibility items. They can also help with simple maintenance tasks. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
