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***
The CCE program offers services in the community. It helps older people, 60 years and up, live in a safe and affordable place that meets their needs. To qualify, they need to have some difficulties with daily activities. For more information, please call or visit the website.
Eligible clients may receive services, including:
Alliance for Aging, Inc. provides EHEAP. Help is given to low-income households with at least one person 60 years of age or older. They may be able to help with utilities. You must meet eligibility guidelines. Please call or visit the website for more locations.
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
Granny Nannies offers home health care 24 hours a day. They help people recover from illness or injury at home, so that they can avoid hospital and nursing home stays. They can help with meals, housekeeping and personal chores. They also help with those who have trouble keeping up with their medications. Health care is given by CNAs and HHAs. Please call or visit the website.
Toll Free: 1.800.316.2669
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:
Monroe County In-Home Services is a program that serves elderly persons and/or disabled adults. The program goal is to offer an alternative to nursing home placement. They also help individuals in their own homes or the homes of family or friends. Call for more information.
Programs:
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: info@elizabethdolefoundation.org
Services Include:
