Senior Support
| Provider Name | Provider Description | Category Description | Address | City | Location Description | Location Phone | Contact | Contact Phone | Provider Phone | Provider EMail | Provider URL |
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| Alzheimer's Project, Inc. | Program provides volunteer training for in-home respite care (supervision, recreation, walking, errands, and transportation) and support groups for caregivers; Offers facility-based respite care every 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Friday of each month from 9am-3pm at Saint Paul's United Methodist Church; Also provides counseling, caregiver education, case assessment and management, Project Lifesaver, and holds 3 support groups at Saint Paul's United Methodist Church | 301 E Tharpe St | 850-386-2778 | www.alzheimersproject.org | |||||||
| Alzheimer's Project, Inc. | Program provides volunteer training for in-home respite care (supervision, recreation, walking, errands, and transportation) and support groups for caregivers; Offers facility-based respite care every 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Friday of each month from 9am-3pm at Saint Paul's United Methodist Church; Also provides counseling, caregiver education, case assessment and management, Project Lifesaver, and holds 3 support groups at Saint Paul's United Methodist Church | Saint Paul's United Methodist Church, 1700 N Meridian Rd | 385-5146 | 850-386-2778 | www.alzheimersproject.org | ||||||
| Amedisys | At Amedisys, we focus on delivering the health care that’s best for you, whether that is home-based care focused on empowering you to manage a chronic disease, palliative care if you have a terminal illness, or hospice care at the end of life. Our experienced, friendly clinicians deliver personalized health care services to patients and families in their homes, with approximately 10 million patient care and education encounters per year.Provides skilled nursing, therapy, home health aides, and | 1307 N. Monroe St | 850-681-0080 | www.amedisys.com | |||||||
| American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) | Advocacy, Discounts, Local Chapters, Drivers Safety Courses, and a national volunteer network. | N/A | 866-595-7678 | flaarp@aarp.org | www.aarp.org/fl | ||||||
| Big Bend Hospice | Home and hospital care, bereavement, the Caring Tree Program, and Community Counseling for recently diagnosed clients. Short term counseling for adults and children who are coping with grief due to the death of someone in their lives; Provides physical, emotional, psychological, social, practical, and spiritual care for terminally ill patients and their families; Allows the patient to remain at home or in a home-like environment during their illness Free; Appointment only; Hrs: M-F, 8am-5pm | 1723 Mahan Center Blvd | 850-878-5310 | hospice@bigbendhospice.org | www.bigbendhospice.org | ||||||
| Big Bend Parkinson's Support Group | Big Bend Parkinson’s Support Group meets quarterly (April, July, October) at 12:30 at Cherry Laurel Retirement Community on Mahan Drive. The People with Parkinson’s (PWP) Support Group meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Methodist Church on the corner of Meridian Road and Tharpe St. For exact date, call the Tallahassee Memorial Parkinson’s Center at (850) 431-5082. | N/A | 431-5082 | pr@tmh.org | www.tmh.org/body.cfm?id=171 | ||||||
| Capital Medical Society, Physician Referral | Offers assistance with locating physicians or finding contact information for a physicians in Leon County | N/A | 850-877-9018 | www.capmed.org | |||||||
| Capital Regional Medical Center | Volunteer Program: Opportunities for persons ages 18 and older to volunteer in the gift shop, front desk, radiology, outpatient services, and the emergency room | 2626 Capital Medical Blvd | 325-5116 | 850-325-5000 | www.tallahasseehospital.com | ||||||
| Club 50 Fitness Center | Offers a 30-minute workout circuit on hydraulic resistance equipment and nutrition programs for people ages 50 and older | 3111 Mahan Dr | 216-2003 | www.club50fitness.com | |||||||
| Comfort Keepers | Provides in-home care that enriches our clients’ lives and helps them maintain the highest possible level of independent living | 327 Office Plaza, Ste. 105 | 402-0051 | www.comfortkeepers.com | |||||||
| Covenant Hospice | Provides a wide range of health and support services options for persons with life-limiting illnesses, their families, and their loved ones, such as end-of-life nursing, counseling, home care, support groups for adults, children, and AIDS patients; One primary objective is to provide our patients the opportunity to remain in their home or in a home-like setting, and to maintain a strong emphasis on quality of life; Has arrangements with multiple hospitals, nursing facilities, adult living facilities, and other organizations throughout the services area when living at home is not possible | Covenant's Promise is to provide excellence in compassionate care for all people, to broaden and fulfill life's journey. Care in home or facility, 24-hour support; Comfort and pain management; Physician home visits; Bereavement and family support; Staff trained in end-of-life care; Not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization | 1545 Raymond Diehl Rd, Ste. 102 | 850-575-4998 | www.covenanthospice.org | ||||||
| Elder Care Services, Inc. | A nonprofit organization designed to improve the quality of life for seniors 60 years of age in Leon and Franklin County; Services include Meals on Wheels, assistance with housekeeping, personal care, transportation, caregiver respite, and Senior Volunteer opportunities such as Foster Grandparents; M-F, 8am-5pm. For more information visit www.ecsbigbend.org | 2518 W. Tennessee St | 850-921-5554 | davidsons@ecsbigbend.org | www.ecsbigbend.org | ||||||
| Florida Council on Aging | Provides education, information, and advocacy for senior interests | 1018 Thomasville Rd, Ste. 110 | 222-8877 | www.fcoa.org | |||||||
| Florida Department of Children and Families | Adult Services: Program offers various services for disabled and senior adults: Protection, case management, home and assisted living, meals, and personal care; For more information visit www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/aps/ | 2383 Philips Rd | 488-0160 | 850-414-5093 | www.dcf.state.fl.us | ||||||
| Florida Department of Children and Families | Florida Elder Abuse Hotline: Centralized abuse hotline receives reports alleging abuse, neglect, and exploitation of children and vulnerable adults and passes information to county protective services; For more information visit www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/ | 1317 Winewood Blvd, Bldg 1, Rm. 202 | 1-800-96-(ABUSE) | 850-414-5093 | www.dcf.state.fl.us | ||||||
| Florida Department of Elder Affairs | Elder Update: A bi-monthly newspaper published by the Florida Dept. of Elder Affairs that features topics and issues of special interest to elders and their caregivers; Subscriptions are available free of charge to Florida residents | 4040 Esplanade Way | 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) | information@elderaffairs.org | elderaffairs.state.fl.us/index.php | ||||||
| Florida Department of Elder Affairs | SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders): State health insurance assistance program for elder Floridians; Provides educational materials and free insurance counseling to Florida elders, caregivers, and family members. Goal-to help elders understand/receive the health insurance coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, Prescription Assistance, Long-Term Care Planning and Insurance, and other health care issues; Services are free; For more information visit, http://www.floridashine.org | 4040 Esplanade Way | 1-800-963-5337 | 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) | information@elderaffairs.org | elderaffairs.state.fl.us/index.php | |||||
| Florida Department of Elder Affairs | Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc: Committed to assisting elders to age in place, with dignity, purpose, security, and in an elder-friendly community; For more information email aaanf@elderaffairs.org or visit www.aaanf.org | 2414 Mahan Dr. | Agency | 488-0055 | 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) | information@elderaffairs.org | elderaffairs.state.fl.us/index.php | ||||
| Florida Department of Elder Affairs | Elder Helpline: Call the Elder Helpline, M-F between 8am-5pm, for information, referral/assistance to programs designed to assist elders, their families, and caregivers | N/A | 1-800-96-(ELDER) | Helpline | 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) | information@elderaffairs.org | elderaffairs.state.fl.us/index.php | ||||
| Florida Department of Elder Affairs | SHINE provides educational materials and free unbiased insurance counseling to Florida elders, caregivers and family members. Our goal is to help elders understand and receive the health insurance coverage they need through Medicare, Medicaid, Prescription Assistance, Long-Term Care Planning and Insurance, and other health care issues. More information at www.FloridaShine.org | 4040 Esplanade Way | 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) | information@elderaffairs.org | elderaffairs.state.fl.us/index.php | ||||||
| Florida State University | Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (formerly the Academy at FSU): OLLI is a unique program providing academic short courses to adults 50 and older through the resources of FSU; Additional activities include field trips, noontime lectures, a book club, a writers group, social activities, and a naturalist society; No tests or homework! For more info visit www.pepperinstitute.org/olliatfsu | 636 W. Call St | www.fsu.edu | ||||||||
| Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | The Ombudsman Program’s specially-trained volunteers respond personally to the concerns of elders living in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult family care homes. Services are confidential and provided at no charge | 2002 Old St. Augustine Rd, Ste. E-49 | 1-888-831-0404 | ombudsman.myflorida.com | |||||||
| Good News Outreach | Elder Services: Providing food delivery, transportation, home maintenance, and counseling to economically disadvantaged seniors | 242 Lafayette Circle | 850-412-0016 | goodnews023@embarqmail.com | www.goodnewsoutreach.org | ||||||
| Healthyways | Healthyways Senior Visiting Program is a program designed to visit seniors and give support and companionship. | 555 N. Jefferson Street | Madison | 850-997-2644 | 850-997-2644 | healthyways01@embarqmail.com | |||||
| Home Instead Senior Care | Helps seniors live independently, allowing them to enjoy day-to-day activities they have come to count on | 2528-2 Barrington Circle | 850-297-1897 | www.homeinstead.com/223 | |||||||
| Hopewell Nursing and Living Assistance | Provider of in-home living assistance such as bathing, dressing, transportation, meals, etc; On-call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week | 2221-H Killearney Way | 386-5552 | ||||||||
| Jefferson County Senior Citizen Center | The Jefferson County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. serves as a provider of supportive and nutrition services to Seniors in the Jefferson County area. | 1155 N. Jefferson Street | Monticello | 850-342-0271 | 850-342-0271 | Krebsb@elderaffairs.org | www.aaanf.org/leadAgency_Jefferson.html | ||||
| Leon County Senior Outreach | Grandparents as Parents (GaP), Tallahassee Senior Foundation: Support program for grandparents and other relative caregivers with primary custody of a relative’s child; Monthly luncheon/support group held the last Wed. of every month, 11:30am-1pm at the Leon County Public Library; Reservations required; Provides legal assistance, health screenings, educational programs, family social events, advocacy, and information and referral to community resources; National: www.grandparentsasparents.org | 1400 N. Monroe St | Wendy Halleck | 891-4041 | www.leoncountyfl.gov/admin/seniors | ||||||
| Leon County Senior Outreach | Citizen's advisory council that provides senior services in rural areas of Leon County; Also provides ongoing art, fitness, and life-long learning classes; Offers Senior Days at various rural locations in the community | 1400 N. Monroe St | 891-4065 | www.leoncountyfl.gov/admin/seniors | |||||||
| Marshall Health and Rehab Center | Marshall Health is a skilled nursing facility serving the Big Bend and North Florida areas. | 207 Forest Drive | Perry | 850-584-6334 | 850-584-6334 | ||||||
| Medicare Hotline | The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CMS is the federal agency that administers the Medicare program and monitors the Medicaid programs offered by each state. English and Spanish-speaking Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) at 1-800-MEDICARE can answer your questions. 1-800-MEDICARE CSRs can give you information about Medicare coverage and costs, health plan options, and your Medicare claims. | English and Spanish-speaking Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) at 1-800-MEDICARE can answer your questions. 1-800-MEDICARE CSRs can give you information about Medicare coverage and costs, health plan options, and your Medicare claims. | N/A | 1-800-633-4227 | www.medicare.gov | ||||||
| Senior Transitions | Offers assessment, monitoring, problem solving, assistance with short and long planning, and use of community resources for the elderly, mentally disabled, and families | 339 Deer Run Rd | 894-6720 | www.gcmsolutions.net | |||||||
| Social Security Administration | Office Hrs: M-F, 8:30am-3:30pm, except federal holidays | 2002 Old St. Augustine Rd, Bldg. B-12 | 942-8978 | www.socialsecurity.gov | |||||||
| Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare | Adult Day Care Services: Provides quality care in supervised home-like environment for individuals experiencing difficulties in their daily life activities due to: Dementia (Alzheimer's - Parkinson's), stroke, depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, or are in need of medical supervision; Helps clients adapt to changing emotions in terms of the loss of their cognitive skills, helps improve their experiences as older adults, boost self-esteem and increase their sense of identity | 2039 N. Monroe St | 531-0712 | 850-431-5100 | pr@tmh.org | www.tmh.org | |||||
| Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare | Volunteer Program: Offers volunteer opportunities for youth and adults | 1300 Miccosukee Rd | 431-5331 | 850-431-5100 | pr@tmh.org | www.tmh.org | |||||
| Tallahassee Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy | Aquafit Water Aerobics Classes: Classes held in heated, indoor therapy pool at Tallahassee Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy; Tues and Thurs (Senior Center Aquafit Water Classes) for those who are members of the Senior Center from 2-3pm, Fee $3.00; (Chronic Pain Aquafit Water Classes) Mon at 5:30pm and Fri at 5pm, Fee $32 per month | 3334 Capital Medical Blvd, Ste. 300 | 877-8855 | www.tospt.com | |||||||
| Tallahassee Senior Center | Senior Resource Information | 1400 N. Monroe St | 891-4000 | www.talgov.com/seniors | |||||||
| Tallahassee Senior Center | The place for active adults; A multitude of classes offered, including art, dance, language (French, Spanish, and German), and exercise; Other activities include health screenings, social events, self-help groups, life-long learning workshops, a resource library, and much more | 1400 N. Monroe St | 891-4000 | www.talgov.com/seniors | |||||||
| Taylor Senior Citizens Center, Inc. (TSCC) | Services for persons over 60 include: home-delivered meals, telephone reassurance, information and referral, congregate meals, recreation, homemaking and person care assistance, medical and other transportation, shopping assistance, nutrition education, respite care and companionship. | 800 W. Ash Street | Perry | 850-584-4924 | |||||||
| Jefferson Nursing Center | Jefferson Nursing Center provides extended-stay nursing care to seniors with varying levels of disabilities in Monticello, FL. | RT 4, Box 40430 US Highway 19 N | Monticello | 850-997-2313 | 850-997-2313 | ||||||
| North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System | Palliative Care Program - seeks to improve quality of life while coping with life threatening illness. | N/A | 352-374-6075 | ||||||||
| Big Bend Hospice Jefferson | Big Bend Hospice provides expert health care, encouragement, hope, compassion and companionship to people with a limited life expectancy so that they can complete personal goals and find spiritual and emotional peace. | 205 N. Mulberry Street | Monticello | (850) 997-2827 | 850-878-5310 | hospice@bigbendhospice.org | www.bigbendhospice.org | ||||
| Big Bend Hospice - Madison | Big Bend Hospice provides expert health care, encouragement, hope, compassion and companionship to people with a limited life expectancy so that they can complete personal goals and find spiritual and emotional peace. | 225 SW Smith Street | Madison | (850) 973-8131 | 850-878-5310 | hospice@bigbendhospice.org | www.bigbendhospice.org | ||||
| Big Bend Hospice - Taylor | Big Bend Hospice provides expert health care, encouragement, hope, compassion and companionship to people with a limited life expectancy so that they can complete personal goals and find spiritual and emotional peace. | 107 E. Green Street | Perry | (850) 838-3086 | 850-878-5310 | hospice@bigbendhospice.org | www.bigbendhospice.org | ||||
| Covenant Hospice | Provides a wide range of health and support services options for persons with life-limiting illnesses, their families, and their loved ones, such as end-of-life nursing, counseling, home care, support groups for adults, children, and AIDS patients; One primary objective is to provide our patients the opportunity to remain in their home or in a home-like setting, and to maintain a strong emphasis on quality of life; Has arrangements with multiple hospitals, nursing facilities, adult living facilities, and other organizations throughout the services area when living at home is not possible | Final Wishes - a guidebook produced by Covenant Hospice of important details and information on what you need to know when a loved one dies. For a copy, please call 850-575-4998 or go to www.covenanthospice.org/finalwishes. | 1545 Raymond Diehl Rd., Suite 102 | 850-575-4998 | www.covenanthospice.org | ||||||
| Area Agency on Aging for North Florida | The mission of the Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. is to plan, coordinate, and advocate for programs and services that promote the independence, dignity, health, and well being of seniors and caregivers. | Florida Department of Elder Affairs 2414 Mahan Drive | 850-488-0055 | aaanf@elderaffairs.org | www.aaanf.org | ||||||
| Tallahassee Senior Center | Grandparents as Parents (GaP), Luncheon and Support Group-Support program for grandparents and other relative caregivers w/ primary custody of a relative's child; Monthly luncheon/support group held the last Wed. of the month, 11:30am-1pm at the Leon County Public Library, Program Rm. A; Complementary lunch provided; Reservations required; Provides legal assistance, health screenings, educational programs, family social events, advocacy, and information and referral to community resources. | Leon County Public Library, 200 W. Park Ave | Wendy Halleck | 891-4041 | 891-4000 | www.talgov.com/seniors | |||||
| Tallahassee Senior Center | Grandparents as Parents (GaP), Evening Support Group: Provides resources, information, and support for grandparents and other non-parent caregivers rearing children; Held on the third Wednesday of each month from 5-7pm at Jack McLean Park; Pizza dinner-Suggested donation $2 per plate; Childcare provided; An attorney from Legal Services of North Florida will be in attendance. Health screenings will be provided by the Leon County Health Department | Jack McClean Park, 700 Paul Russell Rd. | Wendy Halleck | 891-4041 | 891-4000 | www.talgov.com/seniors | |||||
| Aging With Dignity | Provides information, practical advice, and the legal tools necessary to ensure that aging loved-ones wishes will be respected | 820 E. Park Ave, Ste. D-100 | 1-888-5-WISHES (947437) | fivewishes@agingwithdignity.org | www.agingwithdignity.org | ||||||
| Alzheimer's Rural Care Healthline (ARCH) | The Alzheimer's Rural Care Healthline (ARCH) program helps people caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia (e.g., Parkinson's and Pick's disease) to increase their care-giving skills and emotional well-being. One of the best things about the program is that caregivers get all the benefits of a support group via the toll-free telephone, so they never have to leave home. | Florida Department of Elder Affairs 4040 Esplanade Way | 850-414-2000 | www.elderaffairs.state.fl.us | |||||||
| Florida Legal Services | Sponsors Florida Medicaid Prescription Drug Access Helpline, a service that provides Medicaid patients and their health care providers assistance with accessing necessary medications. The helpline is toll free and offers timely information and assistance. 1-800-436-6001 | N/A | 850-385-7900 | www.floridalegal.org | |||||||
| AARP Driver Training Classes | Classes are available to all individuals with a valid driver license age 50 yrs or older with no testing or “hands-on” driving required. Eight hours of class work must be completed before a certificate is issued by AARP. In Florida, completion of AARP’s 8 hour Driver Safety Program can result in a substantial savings on Florida auto insurance for 3 years for participants with a good driving record age 55 and older. Call for registration information, cost, class directions, etc. | N/A | 850-893-2060 | ||||||||
| Home Instead Senior Care | The Senior Emergency Kit is a free emergency kit that includes: a checklist of important contact names and information, a medication tracker, allergies/conditions worksheet, a senior health tracker magnet, and a wallet to carry when away from home. Go to www.senioremergencykit.com for more information. | 2528 2 Barrington Circle | 850-297-1897 | www.homeinstead.com/223 | |||||||
| Senior Citizens Council of Madison County | The Senior Citizens Council of Madison County Florida helps to enable the elderly to live healthy, independent and productive lives in their homes for as long as possible as to delay or prevent the possibility of premature institutionalization. We are committed to the continuation and expansion of resources and services necessary to promote quality of life. | 486 S.W. Rutledge Street | Madison | 850-973-2006 | 850-973-2006 | richardsonr@elderaffairs.org | www.madisonseniors.org |