Elderly ServicesDepartment of Children and Families provides Adult Protective Services. They help adults who may be at risk of being harmed or neglected. DCF also helps adults who are unable to take care of themselves. Clients may be elderly or have a disability. Please call 800.962.2873 or visit website for more information.
***To Report Adult Abuse call 800.962.2873***
This group is the local agency on aging. It is also the aging and disability resource center. They work to improve lives. They offer many programs and services. The help is meant for older adults. It is also for persons with disabilities and caregivers. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Elder Helpline: 800.963.5337
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This group provides a variety of services that help with Alzheimer’s and other memory diseases. The main goal of the group is to help caregivers keep a healthy quality of life. All services are for free. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website for more information.
Toll Free: 800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
The Apalachee Center helps people to recover from emotional, mental and substance abuse issues. It covers the eight counties of the Big Bend region. They work to help people of all ages and backgrounds. Please call or visit the website to learn more and to find a local office in your area.
24/7 Crisis Line: 1.800.342.0774
TDD Line: 850.523.3266
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The Elder Abuse Awareness/Prevention program ensures that older adults, caregivers and professionals receive information and training for elder rights.
Elder Day Stay is an adult day care center for seniors who need daytime supervision. It is open every weekday from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services include:
Companionship
Social gatherings
Intellectual stimulation activities
Meals
Exercise
Mobility assistance
Medication management
The Eldercare Locator helps older adults and caregivers find state and local resources. It is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging.
Email: eldercarelocator@USAging.org
SeniorCare.com is a website that helps seniors and their families find information they need. It's a good idea to reach out or visit the agencies listed on the site to make sure you get all the details you need. For information you can call or check out the websiteto learn more.
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The FDOT runs the Safe Mobility for Life Program. One service they offer is called Find a Ride Florida. It offers seniors access to local medical and non-medical transportation options. This is to help make sure they can remain independent within their communities. Find a ride does not offer any services. The program just helps people find transportation providers in their area. Please call or visit the website for more information.
