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.
Center for Hearing and Communication
Age and Disability Resource Center of Broward County
Provides information on services for individuals with disabilities as well as for their family members and caregivers.
Alliance for Aging, Inc
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.
In Home Respite Care
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
Jewish Community Services (JCS) of South Florida
Provides assistance, information and referrals to JCS senior assistance programs
Alzheimers Association
Leading voluntary health organization for Alzheimer's Disease for Alzheimer's care, support, and research.
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of the Elderly)
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.
Alliance For Aging
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.
Easter Seals: In Home Respite Care
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
Miami Lighthouse for Blind and Visually Impaired
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
Miami-Dade County Human Services: SENIOR PROGRAMS
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.
Miami-Dade County: Adult Day Care Centers
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).
Special Transportation Services (STS)
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
Age and Disability Resource Center of Broward County
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.
Jewish Family Services of Broward County
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.
Alzheimers Family Center
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
Alzheimers Community Care
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.
South Florida Easter Seals Programs: Alzheimer's Daycare and Respite Care For Caregivers
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.View Website
The Pinecrest Community Center: Senior Focus On Exercise and Other Activities
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 Mae Volen Senior Center
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
BRAVO: Boomer and Retired Arts Volunteers
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.
Fairchild Tropical Gardens: Volunteer Program
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.
Senior LIFT Center (Living, Involvement, Fulfillment, Togetherness
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.
South Florida Institute on Aging
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.
Aventura Hospital Volunteer Programs
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.
City Of Miami Gardens: Betty T Ferguson Complex: Active Senior Fitness Classes
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.
Herb Skolnick Community Center
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.
Osher Life Long Learning Institute; University of Miami
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
South Florida Easter Seals Programs: Alzheimer's Daycare & Respite Care For Caregivers
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.
Adult Day Center of South Florida
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 (786) 732-4055.
Jewish Community Centers Throughout South Florida
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.
Alzheimer's Care Resource Center
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.
Transportation Safety Administration : TSA CARES
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.
Always At Your Side Adult Day Care
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
Catholic Health Services
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.
VItas Hospice
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.