The Centers for Healthy Aging provide quality care for individuals 50+ who are uninsured or in financial need. Most sites accept Medicare. Patient fees are on a sliding scale based on ability to pay. Due to increasing demand, waiting lists may apply. Over the past two years, some patients experienced waits of up to three months or more for an appointment. In order to be considered for dental care patients must first be patients at the medical clinic. To learn if you qualify for care or to schedule an appointment contact.

Sarasota
1900 Brother Geenen Way
Sarasota, FL 34236
941.556.3220

Venice
2350 Scenic Drive
Venice, FL 34293
941.584.0041

Senior Friendship Centers helps older adults live independently. Through Social Services & Case Management they are able to help with a wide range of services. Case managers match service options available through programs funded at the State and Federal levels to help clients receive the care they need. Please call the Elder Helpline. It is a toll free number. This is where you will start to access services. A preliminary needs assessment will determine which programs you qualify for, and where you can access them. From this needs assessment, you will be referred to services, or, in some cases, placed on a waiting list for services.

This group offers senior housing. It offers a variety of living options. They are affordable and high-quality. Please call or visit the website for more information.

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Living Options Include:

• Assisted Living
• Independent Living
• Memory Care
• Skilled Nursing

Seniors First Meals on Wheels offers nutritious meals, warm conversation and regular safety checks for homebound seniors living in Orange County.

The Senior Resource Alliance is called SRA for short. It is run by the Department of Elder Affairs. SRA is a resource center. It helps find resources on both a state and federal level. These resources are for senior citizens. They are also for their caregivers and families. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Elder Helpline: 1.800.963.5337

Resources Include:

• Caregiving
• Food
• Housing
• Medicare
• Utilities

This group provides a variety of resources and services for seniors. They are located all under the same roof. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Products & Services Include:

• Direct Access to Senior-focused Businesses
• Counseling
• Educational Events
• Information
• Referrals

Senior Resource Association provides the Meals on Wheels program. Volunteers deliver meals to clients’ homes Monday through Friday. They also give a daily safety check and friendly interaction. Full week or partial week is available. They also offer frozen meals for the weekends. If you are homebound and have been discharged from a healthcare facility within the last 30; or, whose caregiver is going into a healthcare facility for a brief period of time, they offer Emergency Meals on Wheels. Please call or visit website for more information.