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 is the local agency on aging. It is also the aging and disability resource center. They work to improve lives. They offer many programs and services. The help is meant for older adults. It is also for persons with disabilities and caregivers. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Elder Helpline: 800.963.5337
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This group provides a variety of services that help with Alzheimer’s and other memory diseases. The main goal of the group is to help caregivers keep a healthy quality of life. All services are for free. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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This group runs a food program. It offers a food delivery service for seniors. Seniors must be aged 55 or older to participate. It also offers a food pantry for those experiencing food insecurity. Clients can get a bag of food once a month. There is no cost to the client. Clients must provide proof of residency in Leon County at time of pickup. The pantry runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please call or visit the website 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
The hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Services are for those facing a serious illness with a limited life expectancy. Services are covered by Medicare. They are also covered by most private insurance plans. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 1.800.772.5682
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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.
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This group offers in-home services. These services directly support seniors. They provide comprehensive assessments. They also provide personal care plans. The ultimate goal is to keep clients independent as possible and in their homes. The services are available on an assistance or private pay basis. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This agency has several nutrition services programs. These programs provide a hot, nutritious meal for seniors. This meal meets 1/3 of the recommended daily nutritional requirements. The meals on wheel program is volunteer driven. It is for home-bound seniors. There is no cost to the senior. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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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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