Hospice care at VITAS is focused on serving and comforting patients and families at the end of their lives. Vitas offesr a range of hospice care services, including music therapy and pet visits. To learn more, find your local VITAS hospice provider. They also offers bereavement support & grief resources to support loved ones.
We are a community-based organization on an ongoing mission to find creative solutions which add quality to life. We believe firmly in the patient/family focus of hospice care, recognizing that individuals and families are the experts in their own care.
They are located throughout Florida and the US. They provide both residential and in-home hospice care. Please check their website for more information.
Catholic Hospice is a community-based not-for-profit program serving the South Florida community since 1988. Catholic Hospice provides responsive end-of-life care for patients of all ages and faiths, and assists families in caring for a loved one with reverence and dignity at the most vulnerable time in life’s journey.
At Always At Your Side Adult Day Care, creates a vibrant and social community loved ones to enjoy their day while receiving the care and support they need and require. Because our care is provided in a center with a specially trained staff, they're able to handle more complex health-related needs. They are located in Miami Lakes, Miami, Florida
This year the Center starts its 'Pay It Forward 2016' initiative by offering a free respite program for caregivers. The 1st Saturday of every month in 2016, Always At Your Side will offer free Adult Day Services to all families in Miami-Dade County. They can assist 40 families whose caregivers need a 'respite' break. The services are aimed at assisting adults who cannot be left alone and who thrive with socialization activities. For more information information on this Free Saturday Caregiver Respite program, you can contact Alexandra Alonso at 305-362-2202 or email at her aalonso@alwaysatyoursideadc.com
Assists travelers with medical conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, as they prepare for travel prior to getting to the airport. Provides answers to questions about screening policies, procedures, and what to expect at the security checkpoint.
Located in West Palm Beach the Alzheimer's Care Resource Center is non-profit corporation offering specialized programs and services for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, their caregivers and their family members. They can be reached at 561-588-4545 or 1-877-760-9199.
Program run by the Switchboard of Miami that provides check in telephone calls to anyone who's over 65, lives alone in Miami-Dade County. There is a very short enrollment form to complete. For more information on this program you can call (305) 646-3606 or CLICK HERE to read a blog post we wrote in 2014.
There are many Jewish Community Centers in South Florida, each one offering their own mix of classes, lectures, programs, and fitness. For more information please click below on the link to the center closest to you or your family member in South Florida.
The Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center in Boca Raton.
The Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches in Boynton Beach and Palm Beach Gardens.
The Soref Jewish Community Center of Greater Fort Lauderdale in Plantation.
The David Posnack Jewish Community Center in Davie.
Michael-Ann Russel Jewish Community Center in Aventura.
Miami Beach Jewish Community Center in Miami Beach
Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center in Kendall.
The Adult Day Center of South Florida is a new, modern, and fully staffed center located at 9555 SW 184th Street, in the Palmetto Bay area of Miami. Why be home alone? We provide activities, nutritious meals, daily exercises, alzheimer's care and respite care. The center is fully licensed by the State of Florida and can serve up to twenty adults everyday. For more information contact Elaine Ortiz, RN at (786) 732-4055 or email her at ElaineRN@adultdaycarecenter.net
The Miami Beach Senior Center is a warm and supportive environment that provides respite for caregivers and enables elders to maintain dignified and meaningful lives while remaining in their own homes. This state-licensed program includes nursing supervision, transportation on the Beach, kosher meals and a full complement of therapeutic social and recreational activities.
The South Florida Division of Easter Seals runs a variety of programs that serve individuals with Alzheimer’s as well as for caregivers in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. They have three Alzheimer’s Adult Day Care Centers--- in Miami, Hialeah and Pembroke Pines. They also sponsor an in-home respite care program where a strategically matched AmeriCorps volunteer is assigned to supervise care of the patient, providing a break for the caregiver. For more information you can call 305-547-4713 and/or visit their website. Read our blogpost on this program.
The Institute offers educational programming for those who are retired, semi-retired, or anyone who has the time and desire to stay engaged in learning. Classes range from History and literature to International Relations to Musicology. We also offer instruction in a few languages, art classes, digital photography and creative writing. In addition to our classes, participants can participate in trips to museums, boat excursions, and special events on campus. Please visit the website or call 305-284-6554 to learn more about the class schedule and fees. The classes take place on the Coral Gables Campus. The address is: Founders Hall, 550 Brescia Avenue, Coral Gables Florida. Coral Gables, FL 33146
Anyone with discretionary time and comfortable with their fellow older adults members. The LLI draws members from Broward County within a half-hour driving range of the NSU campus in Davie. Please see the calendar on the NSU LLI website. There's a varied choice of courses to choose from in the morning or the afternoon. Lunch break offers the opportunity to socialize with the members. To learn more about the courses and the schedule visit their website or call 954-262-8472. Nova Southeastern University is located at 3301 College Avenue, Davie, FL 33314
The Herb Skolnick Community Center is located at 800 SW 36th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 30069- Pompano Beach, FL 33069. The very active center offers many classes, programs and activities for people of all ages. Located in the Palm Aire neighborhood, they offer many things geared for seniors including: various card games, Jazzercise, shows, art, computer and language classes and more. For more information please go and visit, or call (954) 786-4590. Ask for Nick Lazazzara.
New state-of-the-art facility in Miami Gardens. Recipient of grant from the Health Foundation of South Florida for Senior exercise classes. Active Seniors will offer two types of classes: Enhance Fitness and Matter of Balance. The classes are based on national research that includes input from seniors to determine what kind of exercise is appropriate and desired. The center is located at 3000 Northwest 199 Street, Miami. For more information please call 305-622-8000, ext 3500.
The University of Miami Center on Aging is an independent University-wide initiative whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for the aging population through research, education, and services to our community and globally. Within this broad mission, the Center on Aging faculty conducts basic and clinical research, trains future scientists and professionals, offers information to the aged and the families caring for them. The Center also provides leadership for the development and improvement of health and human services for the aging in South Florida. For more information please go to their website or cal 305-355-9092.
This is a great resource for seniors looking for a challenging volunteering position. They are always looking for interested seniors. Please contact Richelle Domineer at 305-682-7395 for more information.
Keeping older adults active, health and living in their homes is an important priority for JCS. There are several programs/services available to aid seniors. These include: ♦Adult Day Care ♦Holocaust Survivor Support ♦Home Healthcare ♦Housekeeping services ♦Personal Emergency Response System ♦Kosher Meals on Wheels. For additional information call (305-576-6550 and ask for JCS Access, or check the website. (www.jcsfl.org)
ReServe is an innovative nonprofit that matches continuing professionals age 55+ (ReServists) with organizations that need their expertise. ReServists can do great things for their communities while they put their professional expertise to work on part-time service projects, in exchange for a modest hourly stipend. ReServe partners with nonprofit organizations, public institutions and government agencies of all sizes, budgets and missions. ReServists come from all walks of life, and include marketing managers, social workers, artists, administrative assistants, HR professionals, and financial analysts, as well as people who have worked at all levels in health care, banking, advertising, education and government. Many use their experience with ReServe to launch new careers in the nonprofit sector. ReServe is supported by private and public grants and individual donations. The ReServist stipend is paid by the employers, who also pay a small program fee. For more information contact Dacia Steiner at 305-576-5001, EXT 11 or visit the website. Don't miss our blogpost on this wonderful program.
RSVP offers a variety of volunteer opportunities catered to the skills, wisdom and experience of the volunteers and those in need. Volunteers can work in area schools to increase literacy and other subject proficiency, reach out to homebound seniors with a friendly phone call, participate in a buddy program for returning veterans, join a mentoring program for children of incarcerated parents, provide management/consulting to non-profit organizations, or serve in many other areas. An orientation and training are provided for all of these programs, as well as ongoing support from the RSVP staff for as long as you volunteer. For more information please visit the website or call 954-484-7117.
The Senior LIFT Center is located at 12480 Southwest 127th Avenue, Miami, 33186 (305-235-8855) The LIFT Center is an activity center for adults 55+. Features include various card games and classes, may-jon, line, square and tap dancing; pool, crafts and discussion groups. The center also offers trips, cruises and plays.
Volunteer appreciated are accepted throughout the year. Volunteers are placed in programs baed on their schedules, interests, abilities, and the current volunteer needs at Fairchild. Volunteer opportunities are available on weekdays and weekends although the numbers of openings vary considerably throughout the year. Check the website for special volunteer information days or call 305-667-1651 ext 3324.
South Florida is home to thousands of vibrant and active boomers and retirees who are searching for meaningful ways to get involved in the community. Highly successful and educated retiring baby boomers are interested in finding significant and rewarding opportunities to share their business skills learned over a lifetime. BRAVO is a network of programs that tap the experience, skills, willingness and talents of retired professionals and older citizens to meet the ever increasing challenges in the arts. For more information check the website, email Denisse@artsbizmiami.org or call 305-326-1021.
The Center has an active senior programs for those boomers and seniors who want to maintain their active lifestyle. Also provided is Adult Day Care, and caregiver resources.Other programs offered include: Geriatric Care Management, In-home services, Hurricane preparedness, Nutrition, Transportation and Wellness and Preventive care. Please see the website for detailed program information. The Volen Center Adult Day Care program offers care in three locations. The Boca Raton facility runs the Active Senior Programs, and open to all seniors as well as those with physical and cognitive challenges. The Delray Beach location offers a Dementia-Specific program; In West Boca, the Adolph & Rose Levis offers an Alzheimers and Adult Day Care program. For more information visit the website or email mvsc@maevolen.com
The Pinecrest Community Center is located at 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, Miami, Florida 33156. There are exercise classes Monday-Thursday. Please Check the website for more information. There are special annual membership rates for older adults (60+). Memberships can be purchased on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.
The South Florida Division of Easter Seals runs a variety of programs that serve individuals with Alzheimer’s as well as for caregivers in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. They have three Alzheimer’s Adult Day Care Centers--- in Miami, Hialeah and Pembroke Pines. They also sponsor an in-home respite care program where a strategically matched AmeriCorps volunteer is assigned to supervise care of the patient, providing a break for the caregiver. There are a variety of programs and grants that can assist with payments. Private pay costs are $45 a day including transportation and meals. To learn more call 305-547-4713.
Alzheimer’s Community Care, Inc. is a Florida based 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1996 to provide specialized care to Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders patients and caregivers. It's an innovative model of care that providing services and resources that are accessible, affordable, and individualized. Professionals are educated and trained in dementia-specific services. Services include specialized adult day service centers, family nurse consultants, 24-hour Alzheimer's crisis line, support groups, case management, education, training and advocacy. It is our purpose to ensure patients’ and caregivers' well-being while preserving their dignity within a community-based environment. Serving Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties.
Provides respite care to family members and caregivers of alzheimers' patients who reside in Broward County. The center recruits and trains volunteers. (954) 971-7155
Non-profit organization assists members of the community to meet some of life's hardest challenges by providing programs and services that improve and strength quality of life. Examples of programs include: County services on healthy relationships and bereavement groups.
Broward County's website for finding information regarding services available for seniors, persons with severe and persistent mental illness, ages 18 and over, their families, and caregivers.
Baba's Bunch is a non-profit organization that provides respite care and supplies to family caregivers of Alzheimers' Patients.
STS is available to people with a physical, mental or intellectual disability who cannot ride public transportation. Residents with temporary disabilities may also be eligible for this service. For more information on how to qualify and apply for the service, please check the website and/or call (786) 469-5000. Fees are $3 per one-way trip. STS offers share-rides, and door-to-door service throughout most of Miami-Dade County as well as some parts of South Broward County, and in Upper Monroe County
Website provides names and contact information of Adult Day Care Centers administered by Miami-Dade County. Participants receive nutritious meals and transportation (if the family cannot provide it) to and from the center. Staff includes professional Social Workers, Registered Nurses, and well as rehabilitation specialists (physical, occupational and speech therapists).
Miami-Dade County, Department of Human Services provides a multitude of senior services. They include Adult Day Care, Disability Services, Veterans Services, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companion and Meals for the Elderly. The website provides links to the individual services provided.
Provides vision rehabilitation and eye health services that promote independence. The Lighthouse has recently opened a new Low vision clinic and solution store on the first floor of the building
The mission of this program is to encourage and strengthen family caregiver efforts and mitigate caregiver’s strains. Case managers visit the home and assign a strategically matched AmeriCorps volunteer to supervise the care of the recipient, provide companionship, and assistance with activities of daily living, thereby giving the caregiver a break from the 24/7 worry and strain of caregiving. Call for information (305) 547 - 4721 Sponsored by Easter Seals 1475 NW 14th Street Miami, Fl 33125
The Alliance for Aging, was designated by the State of Florida, and is the community leader responsible for serving as the focal point on aging in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. The Alliance provides oversight of the wide range of programs and services that it funds. It operates the Aging Resource Center, a new initiative that provides seniors and their caregivers with information and referrals. For more information, please view the website.
SHINE is the state health insurance assistance program for elder Floridians. SHINE provides educational materials and free unbiased insurance counseling to Florida elders, caregivers and family members. The goal is to help elders understand and receive the health insurance coverage they need through Medicare, Medicaid, Prescription Assistance, Long-Term Care Planning & Insurance, and other health care issues. If you have questions about insurance you can call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) or email them information@elderaffairs.org. It is staffed with educated and trained volunteers.
We at Seniority Matters, make it a priority to keep our Alzheimer's Disease resource list up-to-date. It includes local resources (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach), adult day care programs, as well as books and articles that can make the caregiving journey easier. You can view it here.
Keeping Us Safe is a program that keeps elderly drivers safe and provides services to their families and caregivers. It was founded by Matt Gurwell, who after retiring from a very successful 24-year career with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, recognized that he was still filled with a desire for improving highway safety and more specifically, a passion to help keep older drivers, safe drivers.
Leading voluntary health organization for Alzheimer's Disease for Alzheimer's care, support, and research.
Provides assistance, information and referrals to JCS senior assistance programs
The mission of this program is to encourage and strengthen family caregiver efforts and mitigate caregiver’s strains. Case managers visit the home and assign a strategically matched AmeriCorps volunteer to supervise the care of the recipient, provide companionship, and assistance with activities of daily living, thereby giving the caregiver a break from the 24/7 worry and strain of caregiving. Call for information (305) 547 - 4721 Sponsored by Easter Seals 1475 NW 14th Street Miami, Fl 33125
The Alliance for Aging, was designated by the State of Florida, and is the community leader responsible for serving as the focal point on aging in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. The Alliance provides oversight of the wide range of programs and services that it funds. It operates the Aging Resource Center, a new initiative that provides seniors and their caregivers with information and referrals. For more information, please view the website.
Provides respite care to family members and caregivers of alzheimer's patients. The center recruits and trains volunteers. (954) 971-7155
Provides information on services for individuals with disabilities as well as for their family members and caregivers.
With offices in New York City and Florida, CHC meets all your hearing and communication needs through professional services that provide the highest level of clinical expertise and technical know-how available in the hearing healthcare field. The center offers State-of-the-art hearing testing; free hearing screenings; haring aid fitting, sales and repairs; assistive devices training; cochlear implant support groups and more. CHC also serves as an educational resource to consumers and healthcare professionals worldwide seeking information on hearing loss and hearing conservation. The center is a participating provider in many insurance programs including Medicare and Medicaid.
With offices in New York City and Florida, CHC meets all your hearing and communication needs through professional services that provide the highest level of clinical expertise and technical know-how available in the hearing healthcare field. The center offers State-of-the-art hearing testing; free hearing screenings; haring aid fitting, sales and repairs; assistive devices training; cochlear implant support groups and more. CHC also serves as an educational resource to consumers and healthcare professionals worldwide seeking information on hearing loss and hearing conservation. The center is a participating provider in many insurance programs including Medicare and Medicaid.
The Home Alone AllianceSM is a partnership of public, private, and nonprofit sector organizations coming together to change the way health care organizations and professionals interface with family caregivers.
Almost half (46%) of family caregivers say they perform medical/nursing tasks. These include handling prescriptions, helping someone climb the stairs with a cane, and caring for and cleaning wounds. Family caregivers often do these tasks with no training or help from health care professionals.
Family caregivers often feeling stressed about performing these tasks and worry about making mistakes. The Home Alone AllianceSM is dedicated to creating solutions geared towards supporting family caregivers performing these complex tasks.
They offer many videos that caregivers will find helpful on important topics such as wound care, mobility, and medication management. The videos are available in English and Spanish.
Family caregivers will find this resource very helpful.
The Iamfine service provides an easy way for people who are living alone to check in every day, letting their loved ones know they are all right. No technology is required other than a telephone. Each day, the service makes a call to the person living alone. By simply answering the phone and pressing "1", the loved one informs members of a customizable "care circle" that things are fine. If no one answers, calls are repeated throughout the day, and care circle members are notified that someone may need to check on the loved one.
Last tax season I wrote about my own experience with Identity Theft, I went to file my tax returns online, only to find that someone had beat me to it, and had already filed using my Social Security Number. What transpired that day was a nightmare. By the end of the day, however, I had learned a lot and passed on helpful tips via my blog. I just learned about IdentityTheft.gov. The site offers an easy to follow step-by-step plan in reporting and recovering from Identity Theft, and is easier then most government other sites to follow. In reviewing the site, it provides you with the information I learned over an aggravating 48 hours. And the best part? You don't have to wait on a telephone queue for someone that will never answer.
This is a really great website for those who may be searching for more clinical information on caregiving. Dr. Kernisan is Geriatrician at University of California at San Francisco. She provides information on caregiving from a more clinical perspective and communicates in a very thorough and detailed style, yet in a way that's easy for caregivers to understand.
Family Caregiver Alliance supports and sustains the important work of families nationwide caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions. They partner with many local organizations to provide information and resources for family caregivers.
Assists travelers with medical conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, as they prepare for travel prior to getting to the airport. Provides answers to questions about screening policies, procedures, and what to expect at the security checkpoint.
There are many Jewish Community Centers in South Florida, each one offering their own mix of classes, lectures, programs, and fitness. For more information please click below on the link to the center closest to you or your family member in South Florida.
The Adolph and Rose Levis Jewish Community Center in Boca Raton.
The Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches in Boynton Beach and Palm Beach Gardens.
The Soref Jewish Community Center of Greater Fort Lauderdale in Plantation.
The David Posnack Jewish Community Center in Davie.
Michael-Ann Russel Jewish Community Center in Aventura.
Miami Beach Jewish Community Center in Miami Beach
Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center in Kendall.
The University of Miami Center on Aging is an independent University-wide initiative whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for the aging population through research, education, and services to our community and globally. Within this broad mission, the Center on Aging faculty conducts basic and clinical research, trains future scientists and professionals, offers information to the aged and the families caring for them. The Center also provides leadership for the development and improvement of health and human services for the aging in South Florida. For more information please go to their website or cal 305-355-9092.
The (AGA), established by Grandparents.com, is a non-political group dedicated to enhancing the lives of grandparents and their families. With nearly 2 million members, the AGA recognizes that grandparenting today is like at no other time in history. They offer a host of services and discounts that help grandparents live their happiest, healthiest lives.
Promotes independence for the blind and visually impaired. Visit the website where you can sign up for a newsletter and learn of additional resources in the area. To email: info@lighthousepalmbeaches.org
Serves seniors and caregivers by providing education, information, and referrals to community-based programs.
Alzheimer’s Community Care, Inc. is a Florida based 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1996 to provide specialized care to Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders patients and caregivers. It's an innovative model of care that providing services and resources that are accessible, affordable, and individualized. Professionals are educated and trained in dementia-specific services. Services include specialized adult day service centers, family nurse consultants, 24-hour Alzheimer's crisis line, support groups, case management, education, training and advocacy. It is our purpose to ensure patients’ and caregivers' well-being while preserving their dignity within a community-based environment. Serving Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties.
A place for family caregivers offload ones with any chronic illness or diseases to receive education, energy, empowerment for their overwhelming daily challenges.
Provides respite care to family members and caregivers of alzheimers' patients who reside in Broward County. The center recruits and trains volunteers. (954) 971-7155
Broward County's website for finding information regarding services available for seniors, persons with severe and persistent mental illness, ages 18 and over, their families, and caregivers.
STS is available to people with a physical, mental or intellectual disability who cannot ride public transportation. Residents with temporary disabilities may also be eligible for this service. For more information on how to qualify and apply for the service, please check the website and/or call (786) 469-5000. Fees are $3 per one-way trip. STS offers share-rides, and door-to-door service throughout most of Miami-Dade County as well as some parts of South Broward County, and in Upper Monroe County
Website provides names and contact information of Adult Day Care Centers administered by Miami-Dade County. Participants receive nutritious meals and transportation (if the family cannot provide it) to and from the center. Staff includes professional Social Workers, Registered Nurses, and well as rehabilitation specialists (physical, occupational and speech therapists).
Provides vision rehabilitation and eye health services that promote independence. The Lighthouse has recently opened a new Low vision clinic and solution store on the first floor of the building
The Alliance for Aging, was designated by the State of Florida, and is the community leader responsible for serving as the focal point on aging in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. The Alliance provides oversight of the wide range of programs and services that it funds. It operates the Aging Resource Center, a new initiative that provides seniors and their caregivers with information and referrals. For more information, please view the website.
This website identifies critical issues for seniors and provides a comprehensive list of resources that can act as safeguards for them. Helpful resources in areas such as life insurance, variable annuities, reverse mortgages, estate planning, long-term care and free lunch are included, as well as lists of names of agents and individuals with disciplinary actions.
SHINE is the state health insurance assistance program for elder Floridians. SHINE provides educational materials and free unbiased insurance counseling to Florida elders, caregivers and family members. The goal is to help elders understand and receive the health insurance coverage they need through Medicare, Medicaid, Prescription Assistance, Long-Term Care Planning & Insurance, and other health care issues. If you have questions about insurance you can call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) or email them information@elderaffairs.org. It is staffed with educated and trained volunteers.
The Florida Health Finder can help you find health care information and tools to compare Florida health care facilities and pro- viders. The website is presented by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), the state agency that regulates health care facilities and manages the Florida Medicaid Program. ***Highlights include tips to locate Home Healthcare Agencies, Assisted Living Facilities, Physicians, Podiatrists, Optometrists and other health professionals in Florida.
Organization that oversees government funded services for seniors.
