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***
This group provides help to Florida seniors. In this region, the help is provided by the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida. Please call 239.652.6900 or visit their website to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.866.413.5337
Services:
Two caregiver support groups are offered:
The Adult Children Support Group - The focus is on issues, concerns and questions adult children face as they care for a parent with memory loss. We also assist in teaching more about memory loss.
The Nursing Home/Assisted Living Issues Support Group - Topics covered:
This group is a closed meeting for family members only. Call 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 to learn more
Toll Free: 800.222.2225
We offer a support group designed for those who have early stage dementia and are seeking information and support. The group includes:
This group meets twice per month for a four month period. Those interested must be interviewed first to determine whether this type of group is right for them. Call for more information.
The Heights Foundation offers Elder Services, such as:
Call for more information.
The Eldercare Locator helps older people and their caregivers find helpful resources in their area. It’s a free service from the U.S. Administration on Aging. Please call or check the website to learn more.
SeniorCare.com is a website that helps seniors and their families find information they need. You can reach out or visit the agencies listed on the site to make sure you get all the details you may need. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Available Directories:
This group offers the Faith in Action program. It helps older adults with transportation barriers. The barriers can be temporary or long-term. Volunteer drivers provide free rides to many vital locations. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group runs a Feeding Seniors program. It is a food distribution program for seniors. Seniors aged 60 and over are eligible to use the program. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Email: seniorprograms@haryychapinfoodbank.org
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