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 1.800.962.2873 or visit website for more information.
This agency helps seniors, 60 years and older, who live in Florida. They provide a range of programs and services to the elderly in need. Please call 850.494.7100 or visit website 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: 1.800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. provides a range of services for seniors. They have many programs for their families and caregivers as well. They serve seniors throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. Please call for more info.
Services offered include:
Covenant Care provides Hospice Care to seniors in need. They will work closely with seniors to make sure they are providing the care they need during this time. Please call or visit website for more information.
Levels of Hospice Care Available:
24-Hour Representative: 1.855.227.3365
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.
Services:
Home Health Care Agencies provides referrals. A care advisor may be available to speak with you about your options. Please call or visit website for more information.
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.
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:
Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people age 65 or older. Some disabled people under age 65 and people of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease may also apply.
The Medicare website contains
