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.
Florida Telecommunications Relay Service provides phones for those who qualify.
Phones are for those who are:
Please call or visit website for 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. As well as 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 to learn more.
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:
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
Services Include:
Senior Friendship Centers offers Adult Day Care Services. Whether your loved one is frail, or has Alzheimer’s or other memory impairment, they are there to help. They will provide a safe environment for your loved one. Seniors will enjoy companionship and participate in programs and activities while you have time to care for yourself. Cost is $10 per hour. You can check for rates when you call. A sliding scale fee for individuals qualifying for assistance may be available. Contact for more information.
Services:
Locations:
Sarasota
Friendship Cafés provide nutritious, healthy food to people 60+. A suggested donation of $3 is asked to help cover the cost of the meals. While no one is denied a meal if unable to pay, the contribution helps to provide more meals for elders in the community. Contact for more information.
Sarasota Dining Sites:
The Friendship Center
1888 Brother Greenen Way
Sarasota, Florida 34236
941.955.2122
Monday through Friday, 12:30pm
Robert L. Taylor Community Center
1845 34th Street
Sarasota, Florida 34234
941.556.3212
Monday, 11am to 1pm; Tuesday & Thursday, 10am to 1pm
Bayou Oaks
1160 Four Seasons Circle
Sarasota, Florida 34234
941.556.3212
Wednesday & Friday, 11:30am to 1pm
Venice Dining Sites:
The Friendship Café
2350 Scenic Drive
Venice, Florida 34293
941.584.0090
Monday through Friday, 12 noon
Englewood United Methodist Church
Friendship Meals on Wheels offers nutritious meals delivered to your door. This is a good option for persons that are homebound or have just been released from the hospital. Or, those simply in need of good nutrition but are unable to cook for themselves. Meals are delivered daily, Monday through Friday, based on drivers’ schedules. Meals cost $5 per person or 7.50 for two meals delivered to the same address. Homebound individuals 60+ receiving case management services can receive meals through this program without charge or for a nominal donation. A one month advance deposit is required. Pay by check, debit or credit card. Call to sign up, or for more information.
Sarasota
941.556.3209
Venice, North Port & Englewood
941.584.0090
Florida Department of Elder Affairs provides help to Florida seniors.
They can help find elderly services such as:
Please call or visit website for more information.
