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***
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 Council on Aging offers plan of care services for seniors. Those who apply or pay for assistance are provided with personal care, meal services, guardianship and community resources. Please call or visit the website 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.
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 Florida Department of Elder Affairs provides help to Florida's seniors. The Aging and Disability Center can help the elderly find many essential services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The FDOT has a program called Safe Mobility for Life. One thing they do is called Find a Ride Florida. It helps older adults find rides to medical appointments and other places they need to go. This makes it easier for them to stay independent in their neighborhoods. Find a Ride doesn't give rides itself. Instead, it helps people find local transportation services. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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.
Granny Nannies offers 24-hour home health care services to assist individuals in recovering from illness or injury at home, aiming to avoid hospital and nursing home stays. Their support includes help with meals, housekeeping, personal chores, and medication management, provided by Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs). Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.800.316.2669
Hospice of the Comforter provides nursing care to those with end-of-life issues. They are provided at home, hospital or nursing care facility. Each patient has an individualized care plan.
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