Holmes Council on Aging is a senior center and agency. Looks to provide both community and home care for the elderly. Also provides nutritious meals and nutrition education. Some assistance is offered with medical costs.

Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida helps those in need within the community. Many services are offered to help.

Services include:

• Adoption Services
• Christmas Connection
• Emergency Assistance
• Food Assistance
• Immigration & Refugee Services
• Matthew's Nursery
• Pregnancy Services
• Project Rachel
• St. Barnabas House

Please call or visit website for more information.

Other locations include:

Panama City Office
3128 East 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
850.763.0475

Fort Walton Beach Office
11 First Street SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850.244.2825

Pensacola Office
P.O. Box 6330
Pensacola, FL 32503
850.435.3516

Elder Care Services, Inc. provides Elder Day Stay. It is a safe, home-like environment for seniors who are in need of constant supervision. It helps caregivers and families keep their loved one at home rather than face long-term care placement.

• Socialization with staff, Senior Companion volunteers, fellow Elder Day Stay clients, and community volunteers
• Intellectual stimulation and orientation activities using current events, music, reminiscing, games and cooking
• Nutritious lunches and snacks planned by Elder Care Services Registered Dietician
• Exercise - seated stretching, movement, balance and weight bearing exercises
• Mobility Assistance as needed with transferring, toileting, along with activities that encourage and maintain independence
• Medication management by an R.N. or L.P.N.

Please call or visit website for more information.

The Aging and Disability Resource Center is an agency that provides help to Florida seniors.

They can help the elderly find services such as:

• Long term care
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders - SHINE Program
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps)

Please call or visit website for more information.

Legal Services of North Florida offers free legal service to low income people with civil legal problems. This help may be based on income of all members of the household, as well as the legal problem. Please call or visit the website for more information.

NIA offers information about long term care homes. You can get information about different types of homes and what to consider. You will also be able to compare options and resources.