Department 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 provides help to Florida seniors. In this region, the help is provided by the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida. Please call 239.652.6900 or visit their website to learn more.

Toll Free: 1.866.413.5337

Services:

Two caregiver support groups are offered:

The Adult Children Support Group - The focus is on issues, concerns and questions adult children face as they care for a parent with memory loss. We also assist in teaching more about memory loss.

The Nursing Home/Assisted Living Issues Support Group - Topics covered:

• How to be active in the loved one's care
• How to make your visits more meaningful
• How to resolve concerns and communicate with facility staff
• State and federal regulations governing nursing homes and assisted living facilities
• The care plan process

This group is a closed meeting for family members only. Call for more information.

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

Volunteers offer friendly visits for brief periods to those who would like some companionship in their own home. Respite care is also available for brief periods to allow a caregiver some time to themselves or to run errands. Receive a friendly phone call from one of our FISH volunteers. Call for more information.

We offer a support group designed for those who have early stage dementia and are seeking information and support. The group includes:

• Adjusting to new situations
• Coping with changes and feelings related to memory loss
• Topics such as questions and concerns about memory loss
• Wellness and support systems

This group meets twice per month for a four month period. Those interested must be interviewed first to determine whether this type of group is right for them. Call for more information.

The Heights Foundation offers Elder Services, such as:

• Advocacy
• Friendship
• Hot Lunch
• Supportive Programs

Call for more information.

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.

Housing
Elder rights,
Insurance
Transportation.
Please call or visit the website to learn more.

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.

Available Directories:

• Assisted Living
• Home Care
• Nursing Homes
• Adult Day Care

Elderly Services offers the following:

• Coordination of in-home services for low-income seniors who are isolated and/or frail
• Health assessment
• Telephone reassurance project

Call for more information.