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***
Canned food is collected and distributed to provide groceries to eligible residents in time of emergency. Durable medical equipment such as canes, walkers and wheelchairs are also available for loan to residents in need of these supplies. Please call for more information.
FTRI provides specialized telephone equipment and ring signaling devices. The equipment is loaned to qualified, permanent Florida residents for as long as needed. These devices are loaned at no charge. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641
Center for Hearing and Communication offers hearing assistive phones for Florida residents.
Residents must be:
Hours for pick-up are:
Tuesday & Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please call for more information.
This group works to support individuals in their own homes. It also help others who are in community-based settings. It does this by funding many services and organizations. Please call 800.677.1116 or visit the website to learn more.
Services include:
Jewish Community Services of South Florida delivers kosher meals to home bound people. You must be referred through a referral source. Please call for more information.
This program provides carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other minor home repairs. They make these repairs to help the health and safety of the clients. Must be 60 or older in owner-occupied homes.
Programs:
Please call for more information.
The Miramar Assisting Seniors in their Homes(MASH) program is an emergency assistance program. Residents over 60 can apply to receive emergency help to pay house bills. Eligibility required.
Each month The Pantry of Broward, Inc. offers a food box is to clients.
Each box is stocked with:
Please call for more information.
This foundation has a respite relief program. It is for military and veteran caregivers. The program offers access to free, short term relief. Help is in the form of in-home care professionals. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: respiterelief@elizabethdolefoundation.org
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