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1 resource directory Alachua County Baker County Bay County Bradford County Brevard County Broward County Calhoun County Charlotte County Citrus County Clay County Collier County Columbia County DeSoto County Dixie County Duval County Escambia County Flagler County Franklin County Gadsden County Gilchrist County Glades County Gulf County Hamilton County

2 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Hardee County Hendry County Hernando County Highlands County Hillsborough County Holmes County Indian River County Jackson County Jefferson County Lafayette County Lake County Lee County Leon County Levy County Liberty County Madison County Manatee County Marion County Martin County Miami-Dade County Monroe County Nassau County Okaloosa County Okeechobee County Orange County Osceola County Palm Beach County Pasco County Pinellas County Polk County Putnam County Santa Rosa County Sarasota County Seminole County St. Johns County St. Lucie County Sumter County Suwannee County Taylor County

3 index Union County Volusia County Wakulla County Walton County Washington County National Organizations Statewide Organizations Aging & Disability Resource Centers, Aging Resource Centers & Area Agencies on Aging Long-Term Care Ombudsman District Councils Memory Disorder Clinics Better Business Bureaus Food Banks Senior Centers County Emergency Management Directory Sheriff Offices County Special-Needs Registries Hospice & Palliative Care Facilities Index

4 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Alachua County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Alachua County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Alachua County Housing Authority Alachua County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Elder Care of Alachua County, Inc. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Gainesville Housing Authority Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Sunshine Medical Offers services, such as homemaker assistance and Meals on Wheels, that help older adults who wish to remain in their homes N.W. 40th Terrace, Suite A Gainesville, FL S.W. 24th St. Gainesville, FL N.E. First St. Gainesville, FL N.W. 6th St. Gainesville, FL N.W. 98th Place Gainesville, FL (with TDD) 1900 S.E. 4th St. Gainesville, FL N.W. 8th Ave., Building D5 Gainesville, FL Highway 44 W. Inverness, FL

5 resource directory Baker County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Baker County Board of Commissioners Baker County Council on Aging Baker County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Baker County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. First Quality Home Care Hilliard Medical Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Baker County Housing Authority 4161 Carmichael Ave., Suite 101 Jacksonville, FL N. 3rd St. Macclenny, FL E. MacClenny Ave. MacClenny, FL W. Lowder St. Macclenny, FL or W. Flagler St., Suite 300 Miami, FL W. Third St. Hilliard, FL Oakhurst Ave. Jackonville, FL E. Stansell Ave. Macclenny, FL

6 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Bay County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Area Agency on Aging of North Florida, Inc. Offers services, such as homemaker assistance and Meals on Wheels, that help older adults who wish to remain in their homes. Bay County Council on Aging Bay County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Bay County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Housing Authority of Springfield Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Panama City Housing Authority Tallahassee Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay. 101 W. 5th St. Panama City FL Mahan Dr. Tallahassee, FL Frankford Ave. Panama City, FL W. 11th St. Panama City, FL x W. Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, FL VP or E. 8th St. Panama City, FL E. 11rd St. Panama City, FL E. 15th St. Panama City, FL N.E. Charley Johns St. Blountstown, FL

7 resource directory Bradford County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Bradford County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Bradford County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Sunshine Medical Offers services, such as homemaker assistance and Meals on Wheels, that help older adults who wish to remain in their homes. Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc N.W. 40th Terrace Suite A Gainesville, FL N. Temple Ave. Starke, FL N.W. 8th Ave., Building D5 Gainesville, FL Brown Street Graceville, FL Highway 44 W. Inverness, FL Nobles Ferry Rd. N.W. Building #2 P.O. Box 70 ( ) Live Oak, FL

8 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Brevard County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Community Services Council of Brevard County Brevard County Board of County Commissioners HHSD Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Brevard County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Brevard County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Housing Authority of the City of Titusville Housing Authority of Brevard County Housing Authority of the City of Cocoa Legal Aid: Brevard County Legal Aid Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. Melbourne Housing Authority 1970 Michigan Ave. Woodland Commons, Building J, West Cocoa, FL W. King St., Suite 1 Cocoa, FL Judge Fran Jamieson Way Bldg. B. Suite 106 Viera, FL N. Courtenay Pkwy. Merritt Island, FL South St. Titusville, FL Kurek Court Merritt Island, FL Stone St. Cocoa, FL S. Florida Ave. Rockledge, FL N. Fiske Blvd. Cocoa, FL Marywood Rd. Melbourne, FL

9 resource directory Broward County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Broward County Community Action Agency Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Broward County Elderly and Veterans Services Division Broward County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Broward County Housing Authority Broward County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Center for Hearing and Communication Provides hearing health services to persons of all ages who have a hearing loss. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Housing Authority of Deerfield Beach Housing Authority of Hollywood 8333 W. McNab Road, Suite 235 Tamarac, Florida N. Dixie Hwy. Fort Lauderdale, FL N. Dixie Hwy. Fort Lauderdale, FL S.W. 24th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL N. State Rd. 7 Lauderdale Lakes, FL W. Cypress Creek Rd. Suite 3 Ft. Lauderdale, FL S. Dixie Highway, Suite 201 Deerfield Beach, FL N. Davie Rd. Extension Hollywood, FL

10 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Broward County Housing Authority of Pompano Beach Housing Authority of the City of Dania Provides housing to low-to-moderate income residents. Housing Authority of the City of Fort Lauderdale League for the Hard of Hearing-Florida Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Legal Aid: Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center Legal Aid: Legal Aid Service of Broward County 321 W. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL Dania Beach Blvd. Dania, FL S.W. 4th Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL W. Oakland Park Blvd. Suite 306 Oakland Park, FL V/TTY 3000 Biscayne Blvd. #400 Miami, FL N. State Rd. 7 Plantation, FL

11 resource directory Calhoun County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Calhoun County Board of County Commissioners Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Calhoun County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Calhoun County Senior Citizens Council, Inc. Calhoun County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Tallahassee Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay. 101 W. 5th St. Panama City, FL Central Ave. E., 3rd Floor Blountstown, FL SR W 20 West Blountstown, FL N.E. Cayson St. Blountstown, FL W. Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, FL VP or N. Jackson St. Quincy, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL N.E. Charley Johns St. Blountstown, FL

12 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Charlotte County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Charlotte County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Charlotte County Department of Human Services Charlotte County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. County of Charlotte Budget Office Provides information about weatherization and programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Deaf Service Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hearing Impaired Persons, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Lehigh Acres Clinic Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Punta Gorda Housing Authority S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 402 Fort Myers, FL E. Grace St. Punta Gorda, FL Englewood: E. Grace St. Punta Gorda, FL Murdock Circle Port Charlotte, FL Boy Scout Rd., #B 208 Fort Myers, FL V/TTY or Sandhill Blvd., Suite 8 Port Charlotte, FL Voice TTY 350 E Marion Ave. Suite A1017 & A1018 Charlotte County Justice Center Punta Gorda, FL Lee Blvd. Lehigh Acres, FL Myrtle St. Punta Gorda, FL

13 resource directory Citrus County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Citrus County Division of Housing Services Citrus County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Citrus County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Citrus County Community Support Services, Inc. Citrus Hearing Impaired Program Services, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Sunshine Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay E. Silver Springs Blvd. Suite 203 Ocala, FL W. Sovereign Path Suite 147 Lecanto, FL W. Sovereign Path Lecanto, FL ext W. Marc Knighton Ct. Suite B Lecanto, FL suppserv/support_services.htm 105 S.E. Hwy. 19 Crystal River, FL Voice TTY 1300 Hwy. 41 N. Inverness, FL Highway 44 W. Inverness, FL

14 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Clay County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Clay County Council on Aging Clay County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Clay County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hilliard Medical Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Housing Authority Green Cove Springs Legal Aid: Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services 4161 Carmichael Ave., Suire 101 Jacksonville, FL Walnut St. Green Cove Springs, FL P.O. Box S. West St. Green Cove Springs, FL or or W. Third St. Hilliard, FL Walnut St. Green Cove Springs, FL Middleburg Ave Green Cove Springs, FL Oakhurst Ave. Jacksonville, FL

15 resource directory Collier County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Collier County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Collier County Housing Authority Collier County Housing and Human Services Collier County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Deaf Service Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hearing Impaired Persons, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Immokalee Multicultural Multipurpose Community Action Agency Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Legal Aid: Legal Aid Society of Collier County Lehigh Acres Clinic Provides medical care based on ability to pay S. Cleveland Ave. Suite 402 Fort Myers, FL P.O. Box 429 (34106) 3301 Tamiami Trail E. Building H, Room 203 Naples, FL Farm Worker Way Immokalee, FL N. Horseshoe Dr. Suite 110 Naples, FL Boy Scout Rd. #B 208 Fort Myers, FL V/TTY or Sandhill Blvd., Suite 8 Port Charlotte, FL Voice TTY P.O. Box 949 Immokalee, FL Airport Rd. S. Suite C-105 Naples, FL Lee Blvd. Lehigh Acres, FL

16 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Columbia County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Columbia County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Columbia County Housing Authority residents through public housing Columbia County Senior Services, Inc. - Lake City Center Columbia County Senior Services, Inc. - Fort White Center Columbia County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Quality First Care Provides medical care based on ability to pay N.W. 40th Terrace Suite A Gainesville, FL N.E. Franklin St. Lake City, FL Rural Route 18, Box 150 Lake City, FL S.E. Allison Court Lake City, FL Highway 47 South Fort White, FL N.W. Lake City Ave. Lake City, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL Lakeshore Terrace Lake City, FL

17 resource directory DeSoto County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement DeSoto County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. DeSoto County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hearing Impaired Persons, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Housing Authority of the City of Arcadia Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Lehigh Acres Clinic Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Senior Friendship Centers, Inc. Senior Solutions Offers services, such as homemaker assistance and Meals on Wheels, that help older adults who wish to remain in their homes S. Cleveland Ave. Suite 402 Fort Myers, FL S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia, FL Sandhill Blvd Suite 8 Port Charlotte, FL Voice TTY 11 Booker T. Washington Rd. Arcadia, FL Cleveland Ave P.O. Box 219 Fort Myers, FL Lee Blvd. Lehigh Acres, FL Brother Geenan Way Arcadia FL First St. Fort Myers, FL

18 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Dixie County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Dixie County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Dixie County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Quality First Care Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc N.W. 40th Terrace Suite A Gainesville, FL N.E. 241st St. Cross City, FL N.W. Lake City Ave. Lake City, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL Lakeshore Terrace Lake City, FL Nobles Ferry Rd. N.W. Building # 2 P.O. Box 70 ( ) Live Oak, FL

19 resource directory Duval County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Duval County Health Department Offers a primary care, personal health and related services. Duval County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hilliard Medical Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Jacksonville Housing Authority Legal Aid: Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Service Urban Jacksonville, Inc Carmichael Ave. Suite 101 Jacksonville, FL University Blvd. North Jacksonville, FL or W. Third St. Hilliard, FL BRd. St. Jacksonville, FL W. Adams St. Jacksonville, FL Oakhurst Ave. Jacksonville, FL Lakeside Dr. Suite 116 Jacksonville, FL

20 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Escambia County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Area Housing Commission City of Pensacola Community Action Program Committee, Inc. Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc. Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Escambia County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Escambia County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services for elders. Langrange Medical Clinic Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Legal Aid: N.W. Florida Legal Services City of Pensacola Housing Quietriver Business Park 1101 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Suite 331 Gulf Breeze, FL W. Garden St. Pensacola, FL W. Chase St. Pensacola, FL N. Palafox St. Pensacola, FL Royce St. Pensacola, FL W. Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, FL VP or W. Fairfield Drive Pensacola, FL US Hwy. 331 S. Freeport, FL South J St. Pensacola, FL or City of Pensacola DOH P.O. Box Pensacola, FL

21 resource directory Flagler County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Flager County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Flager County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Flagler County Council on Aging & Community Services Hilliard Medical Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Flagler County Housing Authority Legal Aid: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida 210 N. Palmetto Ave., Suite 408 Daytona Beach, FL S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL Voice Toll-free TTY or P.O. Box S. Lemon St. Bunnell, FL Belle Terre Blvd. Palm Coast, FL W. Third St. Hilliard, FL S. Bacher St. Bunnell, FL S. 6th St. Palatka, FL

22 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Franklin County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. Fosters development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing, and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Franklin County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. City of Apalachicola Senior Services Franklin County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Housing Authority of the City of Apalachicola residents through public housing Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Tallahassee Memorial Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay Old St. Augustine Rd. Suite E-40 Tallahassee, FL W. Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, FL VP or th St. Apalachicola, FL th St. Apalachicola, FL ext th St. Apalachicola, FL [email protected] 2119 Delta Blvd. Tallahassee, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL S. Jefferson St. Monticello, FL

23 resource directory Gadsden County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Gadsden County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Gadsden County Senior Citizens Council Gadsden County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Tallahassee Memorial Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay Old St. Augustine Rd. Suite E-40 Tallahassee, FL or P.O. Box LaSalle Leffall Dr. Quincy, FL ext LaSalle Leffall Dr. Quincy, FL N. Jackson St. Quincy, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL LaSalle Leffall Dr. Quincy, FL

24 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Gilchrist County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Gilchrist County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Gilchrist County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Levy/Gilchrist/Suwannee County Housing Authority Quality First Care Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc N.W. 40th Terrace Suite A Gainesville, FL First Ave. N.E. Trenton, FL N.W. 8th Ave. Building D5 Gainesville, FL S. Pine St. Bronson, FL W. Duval St. Lake City, FL Nobles Ferry Rd. N.W. Building # 2 P.O. Box 70 ( ) Live Oak, FL

25 resource directory Glades County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Florida Offers services, such as homemaker assistance and Meals on Wheels, that help older adults who wish to remain in thier homes. Deaf Service Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Glades County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Glades County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Lehigh Acres Clinic Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Hope Connections S. Cleveland Ave Suite 402 Fort Myers, FL First St. Fort Meyers, FL Boy Scout Rd. #B 208 Fort Myers, FL V/TTY or P.O. Box US 27 S.W. Moore Haven, FL P.O. Box Cleveland Ave Ft. Meyers, FL Lee Blvd. Lehigh Acres, FL Calhoun St. Fort Meyers, FL

26 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Gulf County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. Fosters development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing, and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Gulf County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Gulf County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Gulf County Senior Citizens Association Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Tallahassee Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay. 101 W. 5th St. Panama City, FL W. Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, FL VP or Garrison Ave. Port St. Joe, FL Library Drive Port St. Joe, FL E. 11th St. Panama City, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL N.E. Charley Johns St. Blountstown, FL

27 resource directory Hamilton County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hamilton County Council on Aging Hamilton County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Hamilton County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Quality First Care Provides medical care based on ability to pay N.W. 40th Terrace Suite A Gainesville, FL S.W. First St. P.O. Box 866 (32052) Jasper, FL P.O. Box S.E. Central Ave. Jasper, FL P.O. Drawer 3067 Lake City, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL Lakeshore Terrace Lake City, FL

28 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Hardee County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Central Florida Deaf Services, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hardee County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Hardee County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Nu-HOPE Elder Care Services Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Legal Aid: Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society Wimauma Family Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. 200 N. Kentucky Ave, Suite 302 Lakeland, FL Commercial Park Drive Lakeland, FL TTY Voice or K. D. Revell Rd. Wauchula, FL US Highway 27 S. Sebring, FL P.O. Box Lakeland, FL S. Broadway Ave., Suite 2 Bartow, FL State Rd. 674 Wimauma, FL

29 resource directory Hendry County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf Service Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hendry County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Hendry County Housing Authority residents through Section 8. Hendry County Social Services Provides HUD housing assistance for individuals with very low incomes, low income and up to 30% median income and another type of emergency services. Hendry County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Lehigh Acres Clinic Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Hope Connections Telephone & Address S. Cleveland Ave Suite 402 Fort Myers, FL Boy Scout Rd. #B 208 Fort Myers, FL V/TTY or P.O. Box 70 (33975) 325 Pratt Blvd. LaBelle, FL E. Hickpoochie Ave. LaBelle, FL P.O. Box E. Hichpoochie Ave. LaBelle, FL Cleveland Ave P.O. Box 219 Fort Myers, FL Lee Blvd. Lehigh Acres, FL Calhoun St. Fort Meyer. FL

30 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Hernando County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Brooksville Housing Authority Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hernando County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Hernando County Housing Authority Hernando County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Mid-Florida Community Services Inc. Sunshine Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay E. Silver Springs Blvd. Suite 203 Ocala, FL Continental Drive Brooksville, FL W. Fort Dade Ave. Brooksville, FL Galen Wilson Blvd. Suite B-100 Port Richey, FL toll-free TTY Flight Path Dr. Brooksville, FL N. Broad St. Brooksville, FL Kennedy Blvd. Brooksville, FL Highway 44 W. Inverness, FL

31 resource directory Highlands County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Central Florida Deaf Services, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hearing Impaired Persons, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Highlands County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Highlands County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services for elders. Housing Authority of Avon Park Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Legal Aid: Heart of Florida Legal Services Nu-HOPE of Highlands County Wimauma Family Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. 200 N. Kentucky Ave. Suite 302 Lakeland, FL Commercial Park Drive Lakeland, FL TTY Voice or Sandhill Blvd. Suite 8 Port Charlotte, FL Voice TTY 7205 South George Blvd. Sebring, FL Tulane Drive Avon Park, FL P.O. Box Lakeland, FL S. Broadway Ave. Suite 2 Bartow, FL U. S. Hwy 27 S. Sebring, FL State Rd. 674 Wimauma, FL

32 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Hillsborough County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Aging Solutions, Inc. Provides elder care and advocacy services to families with aging and dependent relatives, information and referral resources for employers and fiduciaries, elder abuse education, consumer advocacy, and general geriatric care. Bay Area Legal Services, Inc. Community Action Program Section Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, Community Services Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Hillsborough County Community Action Program Grant administration for low-income programs, like emergency shelters and homeless Hillsborough County Department of Aging Services Hillsborough County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. 701 W. Fletcher Ave. Suite D Tampa, FL N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, FL Fax: Riverbrook Professional Center 829 W. Martin Luther King Blvd. Suite 2000 Tampa, FL E. Kennedy Blvd. Lobby 3 Tampa, FL or E. Jackson St. Suite 204 Tampa, FL Fax: P.O. Box 1110 Tampa, FL E. Kennedy Blvd., 25th Floor P.O. Box 1110 (33601) Tampa, FL P.O. Box 5135 (33675) 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL

33 resource directory Hillsborough County Hillsborough County Housing & Community Code Enforcement Provides housing to low and low-to moderate income residents through Section 8. Hillsborough County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Plant City Housing Authority Tampa-Hillsborough Urban League Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Tampa Housing Authority Victim Advocate for the Elder Justice Center Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Wimauma Family Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. 260 Bay Plaza Dr. #510 Tampa, FL Larrick Lane Plant City, FL Tampa Park Plaza Tampa, FL Union St. Tampa, FL George Edgecomb Courthouse 800 E. Twiggs St. Tampa, FL PHONE: (813) State Rd. 674 Wimauma, FL

34 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Holmes County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Holmes County Council on Aging Provides case management and in-home services to Holmes County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Holmes County Section 8 Rental Assistance residents through Section 8. Holmes County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida otherwise have the means to obtain a lawyer. Tallahassee Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay. 101 W. 5th St. Panama City, FL W. Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, FL VP or W. Kansas Ave. Bonifay, FL P.O. Box Scenic Circle Bonifay, FL N. Oklahoma St. Bonifay, FL E. 11th St. Panama City, FL N.E. Charley Johns St. Blountstown, FL

35 resource directory Indian River County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf Service Center of the Treasure Coast, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River Provides information and support services to disadvantaged citizens about weatherization and other Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Indian River County Board of County Commissioners Indian River County Health Department Offers a variety of public health services in primary care, personal health and related medical services. Indian River County Public Housing Authority Indian River County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Senior Resource Association 337 N. 4th St., Suite E Fort Pierce, FL th Ave. Suite 202 Vero Beach, FL Voice TTY P.O. Box Old Dixie Hwy B Vero Beach, FL or th St. Vero Beach, FL th Place Suite C Vero Beach, FL S. Indian River Dr. Suite 101 Ft. Pierce, FL th St. Vero Beach, FL

36 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Jackson County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Jackson County Board of County Commissioners Provides information and support services to disadvantaged citizens about weatherization and other Jackson County Health Department Offers a variety of public health services, primary care, and personal health services. Jackson County Senior Citizens Organization Jackson County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Marianna Housing Authority Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Tallahassee Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay. 101 W. 5th St. Panama City, FL W. Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, FL VP or S. Madison St. Mariana, FL Fax: P.O. Box Fourth St. Marianna, FL ext Cliff St. Graceville, FL N. Jackson St. Quincy, FL Albert St. Marianna, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL N.E. Charley Johns St. Blountstown, FL

37 resource directory Jefferson County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Jefferson County Grants Administration residents through Section 8. Jefferson County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Jefferson County Housing Authority Jefferson County Senior Citizens Center, Inc. Jefferson County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Tallahassee Memorial Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay Old St. Augustine Rd. Suite E-40 Tallahassee, FL or P. O. Box 536 Monticello, FL S. Jefferson (Hwy. 19) Monticello, FL W. Washington St. Monticello, FL W. Palmer Mill Rd. Monticello, FL N. Jefferson St. Monticello, FL Delta Blvd. Tallahassee, FL S. Jefferson St. Monticello, FL

38 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Lafayette County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Lafayette County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Lafayette County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Quality First Care Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc N.W. 40th Terrace Suite A Gainesville, FL P.O. Box S.W. Virginia Circle Mayo, FL P.O. Drawer 3067 Lake City, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL Lakeshore Terrace Lake City, FL Nobles Ferry Rd. N.W. Building # 2 P.O. Box 70 ( ) Live Oak, FL

39 resource directory Lake County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement City of Leesburg Housing & Economic Development Assists in obtaining home ownership for all residents. Deaf Service Center of Lake & Sumter Counties Fosters development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened Floridians. Accesses a qualified information and referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Housing Authority of Eustis Lake Community Action Agency, Inc. Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Lake County Board of County Commissioners Lake County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Lake County Health Department Satellite Office Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Lake County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Greater Orlando Area Legal Services Mid-Florida Community Services Inc. Tavares Family Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay E. Silver Springs Blvd., Suite 203 Ocala, FL W. Orange Leesburg, FL S. 9th St. Leesburg, FL Voice TTY Wall St., Suite 60 Eustis, FL North Bay St. Eustis, FL W. Main St. Tavares, FL US Hwy. 441 Eustis, FL ext th St., Building B, Suite 4 Clermont, FL ext W. Main St. Tavares, FL Penn St. Leesburg, FL E. Burleigh Blvd. Tavares, FL

40 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Lee County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf Service Center of Southwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hearing Impaired Persons, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Housing Authority of Fort Myers Housing Authority of Lee County Lee County Board of County Commissioners, Department of Human Services Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Lee County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Lee County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services S. Cleveland Ave. Suite 402 Fort Myers, FL Boy Scout Rd. #B 208 Fort Myers, FL V/TTY Sandhill Blvd. Suite 8 Port Charlotte, FL Voice TTY 4224 Renaissance Preserve Way Fort Myers, FL Warner Circle N. Fort Myers, FL Pondella Rd. N. Suite 1 Fort Myers, FL Michigan Ave. Fort Myers, FL P.O. Box Cleveland Ave. Fort Myers, FL

41 resource directory Lee County Legal Aid: Lee County Legal Aid Society Lehigh Acres Clinic Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Senior Friendship Center, Inc Peck St. P.O. Box 9205 Fort Myers, FL Lee Blvd. Lehigh Acres, FL Evans Ave. Fort Myers, FL

42 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Leon County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Capital Area Community Action Agency, Inc. Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Elder Care Services Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida otherwise have the means to obtain a lawyer. Legal Aid: Leon County Courthouse otherwise have the means to obtain a lawyer. Leon County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Leon County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Tallahassee Housing Authority Tallahassee Memorial Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Tallahassee Urban League Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services Old St. Augustine Rd. Suite E-40 Tallahassee FL P.O. Box Office Plaza Drive Tallahassee, FL W. Tennessee St. Tallahassee, FL or Delta Blvd. Tallahassee, FL S. Monroe St. Room 443A Tallahassee, FL P.O. Box 2745 (32316) 2965 Municipal Way Tallahassee, FL Grady Rd. Tallahassee, FL S. Jefferson St. Monticello, FL Old Bainbridge Rd. Tallahassee, FL

43 resource directory Levy County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Citrus Hearing Impaired Program Services, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Levy County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Levy County Housing Authority Levy County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Quality First Care Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc N.W. 40th Terrace Suite A Gainesville, FL S.E. Hwy. 19 Crystal River, FL Voice TTY N.W. 8th Ave. Building D5 Gainesville, FL W. Main St. Bronson, FL S. Pine St. Bronson, FL Lakeshore Terrace Lake City, FL Nobles Ferry Rd. N.W. Building # 2 P.O. Box 70 ( ) Live Oak, FL

44 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Liberty County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Liberty County Board of County Commissioners Provides information about weatherization for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Liberty County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Liberty County Senior Citizens Association Liberty County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Tallahassee Memorial Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay Old St. Augustine Rd. Suite E-40 Tallahassee FL W. Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, FL VP or N. Jackson St. Quincy, FL P.O. Box 399 Bristol, FL P.O. Box N.W. Central Ave. Bristol, FL N.W. County Rd 12 Bristol, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL S. Jefferson St. Monticello, FL

45 resource directory Madison County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Madison County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Madison County Senior Citizens Council Madison County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Tallahassee Memorial Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay Old St. Augustine Rd. Suite E-40 Tallahassee, FL or N.W. Lake City Ave Lake City, FL S. Third Ave. Madison, FL S.W. Rutledge St. Madison, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL S. Jefferson St. Monticello, FL

46 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE 264 Manatee County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Bradenton Housing Authority Bradenton Section 8 Housing Programs residents through Section 8. Community Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Fosters development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened Floridians. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Gulfcoast Legal Services Legal Aid: Legal Aid of Sarasota Manatee County Community Services Department Manatee County Health Department Offers a variety of public health services including personal health related medical services. Manatee County Housing Authority Manatee County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Manatee Opportunity Council, Inc. Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Wimauma Family Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. 701 W. Fletcher Ave., Suite D Tampa, FL th St. W. Bradenton, FL th Ave. E. West Bradenton, FL th St. Bldg. F Sarasota, FL V/TTY or th St. West Bradenton, FL Main St. W., Suite 302 Sarasota, FL Manatee Ave. P.O. Box 1000 (34206) West Bradenton, FL Sixth Ave. East Bradenton, FL th St. East Bradenton, FL ext Manatee Ave. Bradenton, FL State Road 674 Wimauma, FL

47 resource directory Marion County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Citrus Hearing Impaired Program Services, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Marion County Health Department Offers a variety of public health services including personal health related medical services. Marion County Senior Services Inc. Marion County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Ocala Housing Authority Sunshine Medical Provides medical care based on the ability to pay E. Silver Springs Blvd. Suite 203 Ocala, FL S.E. Hwy. 19 Crystal River, FL Voice TTY 222 S.W. Broadway St. Ocala, FL S.E. 32nd Ave. P.O. Box 2408 Ocala, FL S.W. 20th Court Ocala, FL N.W. 4th St. Ocala, FL Highway 44 W. Inverness, FL

48 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Martin County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Council on Aging of Martin County, Inc. Deaf Service Center of the Treasure Coast, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Stuart Housing Authority Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Martin County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Martin County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. 337 N. 4th St., Suite E Fort Pierce, FL E. 10th St. P.O. Box 3029 (34995) Stuart, FL N.E. Jensen Beach Blvd. Jensen Beach, FL V/TTY or S.E. Church St. Stuart, FL S. Indian River Dr. Suite 101 Ft. Pierce, FL Toll Free S.E. Willoughby Blvd. Stuart, FL ext

49 resource directory Miami-Dade County CARES 11A (North & Central Miami-Dade County) Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement CARES 11B (South Miami-Dade & Monroe Counties) Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Dade County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Deaf Services Bureau Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Deedco Gardens Housing Authority Douglas Gardens Community Care Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Everglades Community Association, Inc. residents through public housing First Quality Home Care Hialeah Housing Authority Housing Authority of the City of Homestead 7270 N.W. 12th St., Suite 130 Airport Executive Tower 2 Miami, FL N. Kendall Dr., Suite 780 Miami, FL N.W. 7 St., Suite 207 Miami, FL TDD/Voice 105 S.E. 12th Ave. Homestead, FL N.E. 2nd Ave. Miami, FL S.W. 380th St. Florida City, FL W. Flagler St., Suite 300 Miami, FL E 6th St. Hialeah, FL S. Federal Hwy. Homestead, FL

50 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Miami-Dade County Housing Authority of the City of Miami Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach Legal Aid: Dade County Bar Association Legal Aid Society Legal Aid: Legal Services of Greater Miami Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers of Dade County, Inc. Metro Dade Community Action Agency Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Miami-Dade County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related services. Miami-Dade Housing Authority Miami Housing Conservation Agency Miccosukee Corporation Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. United Home Care Services 444 S.W. 2nd Ave. 2nd Floor Miami, FL Alton Rd. Miami Beach, FL N.W. First Ave., 3rd Floor Miami, FL Biscayne Blvd., Suite 500 Miami, FL S.W. 8th St. Miami, FL N.W. First St., Suite 101 Miami, FL N.W. 14th St. Miami, FL N.W. 1st Court Miami, FL N.W. 7th St. Miami, FL P.O. Box Tamiami Station Mile Marker 70, U. S. 41 Miami, FL N.W. 87th Ave., Suite 400 Miami, FL

51 resource directory Monroe County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Community Development Office Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Deaf Services Bureau Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Housing Authority of the City of Key West Key West Housing Authority Legal Aid: Legal Services of the Florida Keys Monroe County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Monroe County Housing Authority (New Port Village) Monroe County Social Services Monroe County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs N. Kendall Dr. Suite 780 Miami, FL th St. Key West, FL N.W. 7 St. Suite 207 Miami, FL TDD/Voice Kennedy Drive Key West, FL Kennedy Drive Key West, FL White St. Key West, FL P.O. Box Simonton St. Key West, FL Harry Davis Circle Key Largo, FL Simonton St. Gato Building Key West, FL

52 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Nassau County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hilliard Medical Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Housing Authority of the City of Fernandina Beach Legal Aid: Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Nassau County Council On Aging, Inc. Nassau County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Nassau County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs Carmichael Ave. Suite 101 Jacksonville, FL or W. Third St. Hilliard, FL Hickory St. Fernandina Beach, FL W. Adams St. 7th Floor Jacksonville, FL ext. 313 or toll-free ext Oakhurst Ave Jacksonville, FL S. 18th St. Fernandina Beach, FL P.O. Box South 4th St. Fernandina Beach, FL

53 resource directory Okaloosa County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Bridgeway Center, Inc. Community Care for the Elderly lead agency. Provides case management and in-home services for qualified elders. Crestview Housing Authority Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority Langrange Medical Clinic Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Niceville Housing Authority Okaloosa County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Okaloosa County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Quietwater Business Park 1101 Gulf Breeze Parkway Suite 331 Gulf Breeze, FL Hospital Dr. Fort Walton Beach, FL Hickory Ave. Crestview, FL W. Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, FL VP or Robinwood S.W. Fort Walton Beach, FL US Hwy. 331 S. Freeport, FL Staff Dr. Suite B Fort Walton, FL Boyd Circle Niceville, FL Hospital Drive, N.E. Fort Walton Beach, FL

54 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Okeechobee County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf Service Center of the Treasure Coast, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Okeechobee County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Okeechobee Senior Services Okeechobee County Health Department Offers a variety of public health services, primary care, personal health and related medical services. Seminole Tribe of Florida Seminole Tribe of Florida, Community Action Program Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. 337 N. 4th St., Suire E Fort Pierce, FL N.E. Jensen Beach Jensen Beach, FL V/ TTY S. Indian River Dr. Suite 101 Fort Pierce, FL S.W. Park St. Okeechobee, FL P.O. Box 1879 ( ) 1728 N.W. 9th Ave Okeechobee, FL Route 6, Box 587 Okeechobee, FL Route 6, Box 666 Okeechobee, FL

55 resource directory Orange County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Housing Authority - City of Winter Park Legal Aid: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Legal Aid: Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association Orange County Department of Community Actions Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens. Orange County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Orange County Health Department Satellite Office - East Orlando Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Orlando Housing Authority Orange County Housing and Community Development Department Orange County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Seniors First 988 Woodcock Rd. The Tedder Building, Suite 200 Orlando, FL or Margaret Square Winter Park, FL W. Amelia St. Orlando, FL E. Robinson St. Orlando, FL E. Michigan St. Orlando, FL Lake Ellenor Dr. Orlando, FL E. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL ext N. Bumby Ave. Orlando, FL E. South St. Orlando, FL Lawton Rd., #250 Orlando, FL

56 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Osceola County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Osceola County Council on Aging Osceola County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Osceola County Housing Authority residents through Section 8. Osceola County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. 988 Woodccock Rd. The Tedder Building, Suite 200 Orlando, FL or N. Main St. Kissimmee, FL Generation Point Kissimmee, FL Fax : P.O. Box Boggy Creek Rd. Kissimmee, FL N. Beaumont Ave. Kissimmee, FL

57 resource directory Palm Beach County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf Service Center of Palm Beach County Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Delray Beach Housing Authority Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Everglades Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Housing Authority of Boca Raton Housing Partnership, Inc. Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Legal Aid: Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County MorseLife, Inc. Services for Palm Beach county seniors include longterm care and short-term rehabilitation, independent and assisted living, meals-on-wheels, adult day care, and a host of caregiver support groups N. Congress Ave. Suite 102 West Palm Beach, FL S. Dixie Hwy., Suite 237 West Palm Beach, FL V/TTY 600 N. Congress Ave. Suire 310B Delray Beach, FL South Barfield Hwy. Suite 102 Pahokee, FL A West Glades Rd. Boca Raton, FL W. Blue Heron Blvd. Riviera Beach, FL N.W. 16th St., Suite 8 Belle Glade, FL Fern St., Suite 220 West Palm Beach, FL Fern St., Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL Fred Gladstone Drive West Palm Beach, FL

58 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Palm Beach County Pahokee Housing Authority Palm Beach County Community Action Agency Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Palm Beach County Division of Senior Services Palm Beach County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Palm Beach County Housing Authority Palm Beach County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Riviera Beach Housing Authority Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service Community Care for the Elderly lead agency. Provides case management and in-home services to qualified elders. Urban League of Palm Beach County Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. West Palm Beach Housing Authority 465 Friend Terrace Pahokee, FL Datura St., Room 150 West Palm Beach, FL Datura St. Suite 300 West Palm Beach, FL P.O. Box th St. West Palm Beach, FL W. 45th St. West Palm Beach, FL ext W. 17th Court Riviera Beach, FL Ruth & Baron Coleman Blvd. Boca Raton, FL ext N. Australian Ave. West Palm Beach, FL Division Ave. West Palm Beach, FL

59 resource directory Pasco County CARES - 5B (North Pinellas & Pasco Counties) Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Community Aging and Retirement Services, Inc. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Bay Area Legal Services Pasco County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Pasco County Housing Authority Pasco County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs Seven Springs Blvd. New Port Richey, FL Clock Tower Pkwy. Suite 200 Hudson, FL Galen Wilson Blvd. Suite B-100 Port Richey, FL toll-free V TTY or Massachusetts Ave Suite B-2 New Port Richey, FL Little Rd. New Port Richey, FL th St. Dade City, FL

60 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Pinellas County CARES - 5A (Central & Southern Pinellas County) Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement CARES - 5B (North Pinellas & Pasco Counties) Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Boley Center for Behavioral Healthcare Building Energy Systems Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Clearwater Housing Authority Deaf and Hearing Connection of Tampa Bay Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Gulf Coast Community Care Housing Authority of the City of St. Petersburg Legal Aid: Bay Area Legal Services West Ulmerton Rd. Suite 303 Largo, FL Seven Springs Blvd. New Port Richey, FL st St. N. St. Petersburg, FL Drew St. Clearwater, FL Cleveland St. Clearwater, FL Seminole Blvd. Seminole, FL V/TTY Icot Blvd. Clearwater, FL Executive Center Dr. W. Suite 100 St. Petersburg, FL Dr. Martin Luther King St. Suite 401 St. Petersburg, FL

61 resource directory Pinellas County Legal Aid: Clearwater Bar Foundation (Pro Bono Program) Legal Aid: Community Law Program otherwise have the means to obtain a lawyer. Legal Aid: Gulfcoast Legal Services otherwise have the means to obtain a lawyer. Neighborly Care Network Services include adult day care, nutrition services, transportation, Medicare home health, and more. Pinellas County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Pinellas County Housing Authority Pinellas County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc. Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Suncoast Center Tarpon Springs Housing Authority 314 S. Missouri Ave. Suite 107 Clearwater, FL First Ave. N. Room 512 St. Petersburg, FL First St. S. (South Pinellas) St. Petersburg, FL th St. N., Suite 200 St. Petersburg, FL Dr. Martin Luther King St. N. St. Petersburg, FL Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL ext First Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL S. Walton Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL

62 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Polk County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Central Florida Deaf Services, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Haines City Housing Authority Housing Authority of Avon Park Housing Authority of Bartow Housing Authority of the City of Lakeland Lake Wales Housing Authority Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services Legal Aid: Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association, Immigration 200 N. Kentucky Ave. Suite 302 Lakeland, FL Commercial Park Dr. Lakeland, FL TTY Voice or E. Hinson Ave. Haines City, FL Tulane Dr. Avon Park, FL S. Woodlawn Ave. Bartow, FL Hartsell Ave. Lakeland, FL W. Sessoms Ave. Lake Wales, FL E. Memorial Blvd. Lakeland, FL S. Broadway Ave., Suite 2 Bartow, FL E. Robinson St. Orlando, FL

63 resource directory Polk County Mulberry Housing Authority Polk County Elderly Services Polk County Health Department Offers public health services with respect to primary care, personal health and related medical services. Polk County Opportunity Council Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Polk County Housing Authority Polk County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Wimauma Family Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Winter Haven Housing Authority 200 N.W. 3rd. Ave. Mulberry, FL Golfview Ave. Suite 202 Bartow, FL Golfview Ave. Bartow, FL P.O. Box W. Main St. Bartow, FL Golfview Ave. Suite 167, Drawer Hs-04 Bartow, FL State Rd. 674 Wimauma, FL Ave. C. S.W. Winter Haven, FL

64 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Putnam County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Palatka Housing Authority Putnam County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Putnam County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. Tavares Family Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay N.W. 40th Terrace Suite A Gainesville, FL S. 6th St. Palatka, FL N. 15th St. Palatka, FL Kennedy St. Palatka, FL Nobles Ferry Rd. N.W. Building # 2 P.O. Box 70 ( ) Live Oak, FL E. Burleigh Blvd Tavares, FL

65 resource directory Santa Rosa County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Council on Aging of West Florida Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Langrange Medical Clinic Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Legal Aid: Northwest Florida Legal Services Milton Housing Authority residents through Section 8. Santa Rosa Aging Services Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Santa Rosa County Commission Santa Rosa County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Santa Rosa County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Quietwater Business Park 1101 Gulf Breeze Parkway Suite 331 Gulf Breeze, FL Royce St. Pensacola, FL W. Michigan Ave. Suite 4B Pensacola, FL V/TTY or US Hwy. 331 S Freeport, FL S Jay St. Pensacola, FL Byrom St. Milton, FL Caroline St., Suite 1 Milton, FL Caroline St. Milton FL, P.O. Box Stewart St. Milton, FL

66 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Sarasota County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf Service Center of Manatee/Sarasota Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Housing Authority of the City of Sarasota residents through Section 8 and public housing programs for the city. Housing Community and Development Provides housing and home improvement to low and low-tomoderate income programs for the county. Legal Aid: Gulfcoast Legal Services otherwise have the means to obtain a lawyer. Legal Aid: Legal Aid of Sarasota otherwise have the means to obtain a lawyer. Sarasota County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Sarasota County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Senior Friendship Center, Inc. Provides case management and in-home services to Venice Housing Authority residents through Section 8 and public housing S. Cleveland Ave Suite 402 Fort Myers, FL S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL V/TTY or Blvd. of the Arts Sarasota, FL S. Orange Ave. Sarasota, FL Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Services Center th St., Unit 1, Sarasota, FL Main St. Suite 302 Sarasota, FL Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, FL Brother Geenen Way Sarasota, FL Grove St. N. Venice, FL

67 resource directory Seminole County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Housing Authority of the City of Sanford, Florida residents including Section 8 vouchers. Legal Aid: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida otherwise have the means to obtain a lawyer. Legal Aid: Seminole County Bar Association otherwise have the means to obtain a lawyer. Lehigh Acres Clinic Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Seminole County Board of County Commissioners Provides information about weatherization and other support programs for economically disadvantaged citizens. Seminole County Health Department Offers a variety of public health services, primary care health and related medical services. Seminole County Housing Authority residents. Seminole County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Seniors First Provides case management and in-home services to 988 Woodccock Rd. The Tedder Building Suite 200 Orlando, FL Castle Brewer Court Sanford, FL ext Magnolia Ave. Sanford, FL West Palmetto Ave. Longwood, FL Lee Blvd. Lehigh Acres, FL W. Airport Blvd. Sanford, FL W. Airport Blvd. Sanford, FL Academy Place Oviedo, FL Lawton Ave. #250 Orlando, FL

68 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE St. Johns County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hilliard Medical Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Jacksonville Housing Authority Legal Aid: Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Service St. Johns County Council on Aging St. Johns County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. St. Johns County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs Carmichael Ave. Suite 101 Jacksonville, FL or W. Third St. Hilliard, FL BRd. St. Jacksonville, FL San Marco Ave. St. Augustine, FL or toll-free Oakhurst Ave. Jacksonville, FL Marine St. St. Augustine, FL US 1 S., Suite 100 St. Augustine, FL

69 resource directory St. Lucie County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf Service Center of the Treasure Coast, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Housing Authority of the City of Fort Pierce Provides public housing programs to low and low-tomoderate income residents including Section 8. Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, Treasure Coast Provides information about weatherization and other support programs for economically disadvantaged citizens. Council on Aging of St. Lucie County St. Lucie County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health, and related medical services. St. Lucie County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. 337 North 4 th St. Suite E Fort Pierce, FL N.E. Jensen Beach Blvd. Jensen Beach, FL V/TTY N. 7th St. Fort Pierce, FL ex S. Indian River Dr. Suite 101 Ft. Pierce, FL N. 7th St. Fort Pierce, FL S.W. Bayshore Blvd. Port St. Lucie, FL N.W. Milner Drive Port St. Lucie, FL

70 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Sumter County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. Deaf Service Center of Lake and Sumter Counties, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Mid-Florida Community Services Inc. Sumter County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Sumter County Health Department Satellite Office Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Sumter County Public Housing Sumter County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Tavares Family Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay E. Silver Springs Blvd. Suite 203 Ocala, FL U.S. Hwy. 41 S. Inverness, FL S 9th St. Leesburg, FL Voice TTY E. Dade Ave. Bushnell, FL E. Noble Ave Bushnell, FL Rutland St. Wildwood, FL ext N. main St. Suiet 308 Bushnell, FL E. Burleigh Blvd Tavares, FL

71 resource directory Suwannee County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Housing Authority of The City of Live Oak Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Quality First Care Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Suwannee County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Suwannee County Housing Authority Suwannee County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc N.W. 40th Terrace Suite A Gainesville, FL Webb Drive N.E. Live Oak, FL N.W. Lake City Ave. Lake City, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL Lakeshore Terrace Lake City, FL P.O. Drawer Nobles Ferry Rd. Live Oak, FL P.O. Box Pine St. Bronson, FL Nobles Ferry Rd. N.W. Building # 2 P.O. Box 70 ( ) Live Oak, FL

72 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Taylor County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority Tallahassee Memorial Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Taylor County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Taylor County Senior Citizen s Center Taylor County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs Old St. Augustine Rd. Suite E-40 Tallahassee, FL or P.O. Drawer 3067 Lake City, FL Brown St. Graceville, FL S. Jefferson St. Monticello, FL N. Peacock Ave. Perry, FL ext W. Ash St. Perry, FL

73 resource directory Union County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Three Rivers Legal Services Union County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Union County Housing Authority Union County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Sunshine Medical Provides medical care based on the ability to pay. Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc N.W. 40th Terrace Suite A Gainesville, FL P.O. Drawer 3067 Lake City, FL E. Main St. Lake Butler, FL W. Main St. Lake Butler, FL Highway 44 W. Inverness, FL Nobles Ferry Rd. Building #2 P.O. Box 70 ( ) Live Oak, FL

74 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Volusia County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Council on Aging of Volusia County, Inc. Community Care for the Elderly county lead agency. Provides case management and in-home services to County of Volusia Department of Community Services Provides housing to low and low-to-moderate income residents through Section 8 and public housing Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. DeLand Housing Authority Provides housing to low and low-to-moderate income residents through Section 8 and public housing Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Hilliard Medical Center Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Housing Authority of New Smyrna Beach Provides housing to low and low-to-moderate income residents through Section 8 and public housing Housing Authority of the City of Daytona Beach Provides housing to low and low-to-moderate income residents through Section 8 and public housing Legal Aid: Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida 210 N. Palmetto Ave. Suite 408 Daytona Beach, FL N. Beach St. Daytona Beach, FL Fax: W. Indiana Ave, Rm 100 Deland, FL S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach, FL Voice TTY 1450 S. Woodland Ave. Suite 200 A DeLand, FL or W. Third St. Hilliard, FL S. Dixie Freeway New Smyrna Beach, FL Cedar St. Daytona Beach, FL A Orange Ave. Daytona Beach, FL

75 resource directory Volusia County Ormond Beach Housing Authority Provides housing to low and low-to-moderate income residents through Section 8 and public housing Volusia County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Volusia County Housing Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Volusia County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. 100 New Britain Ave. Ormond Beach, FL P.O. Box 9190 (32120) 1845 Holsonback Drive Daytona Beach, FL W. Rich Ave. DeLand, FL

76 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Wakulla County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Tallahassee Memorial Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Wakulla Housing Authority Provides information about weatherization and other programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through support services. Wakulla County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Wakulla County Housing Wakulla County Senior Citizens Council, Inc. Wakulla County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs Old St. Augustine Rd Suite E-40 Tallahassee, FL or Delta Blvd. Tallahassee, FL S. Jefferson St. Monticello, FL Bream Fountain Rd. Crawfordville, FL Oak St. Crawfordville, FL P.O. Box 849 Crawfordville, FL Michael Drive Crawfordville, FL

77 resource directory Walton County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. Fosters the development, improvement and growth of services for deaf, hard of hearing and late deafened people in Florida. DeFuniak Springs Housing Authority Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Langrange Medical Clinic Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Walton County Council on Aging Walton County Health Department Offers primary care, personal health and related medical services. Walton County Housing Authority Walton County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. Quietriver Business Park 1101 Gulf Breeze Parkway Suite 331 Gulf Breeze, FL Fairfield Dr. Pensacola, FL Oerting Drive DeFuniak Springs, FL or US Hwy. 331 S. Freeport, FL Staff Dr. Suite B Fort Walton, FL Baldwin Ave. DeFuniak Springs, FL State Highway 83 DeFuniak Springs, FL College Ave. Unit D DeFuniak Springs, FL

78 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Washington County CARES Department of Elder Affairs preadmission screening program for nursing facility or alternative placement Chipley Housing Authority Accesses a qualified Information and Referral specialist who can provide information about services available for elders and their caregivers within the local community. Legal Aid: Legal Services of North Florida Tallahassee Family Medical Provides medical care based on ability to pay. Tri County Community Council Washington County Council on Aging Washington County Health Department Offers a wide variety of public health services with respect to primary care, personal health and related medical services. Washington County Housing Authority Washington County Special Needs Registry Provides emergency evacuation services to elders and other persons with special needs. 101 W. 5th St. Panama City, FL Old Bonifay Rd. Chipley, FL or E 11th St. Panama City, FL N.E. Charley Johns St. Blountstown, FL N. Oklahoma St. Bonifay, FL [email protected] 1348 South Blvd. Chipley, FL South Blvd. W. Chipley, FL N. Oklahoma St. Bonifay, FL

79 resource directory National Organizations Administration on Aging Provides information on programs funded by the Older Americans Act and directories of state agencies in the aging network. Alzheimer s Association Provides education and support for people diagnosed with Alzheimer s disease, their families, and caregivers. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Provides public service announcements, patient education services and orthopedics awareness program and related services. AARP Provides consumer advocacy, legal assistance, tax counseling, job training and placement, health care and long-term care information and other services. American Cancer Society Provides information about cancer, treatment options and coping to patients, families, friends and health information seekers. American Dental Association Provides consumer information about oral health topics, recommended products and a dentist directory. American Diabetes Association Provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public. American Dietetic Association Promotes good health through optimal nutrition and well-being in such critical health areas as obesity (including preventing childhood obesity), complementary care and supplements, retail food practices, and genetic research. American Heart Association Provides consumer information on reducing disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. American Lung Association Promotes prevention and control of lung diseases through education, research, training and advocacy The oldest voluntary health organization in the U.S. Mailing Address: Administration on Aging Washington, DC N Michigan Ave., Floor 17 Chicago, IL hours a day, 7 days a week N. River Rd. Rosemont, IL N.W. East St. Washington, DC Williams St. N.W. Atlanta, GA E. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL N. Beauregard St. Alexandria, VA S Riverside Plaza Suite 2000 Chicago, IL Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Suite 800 Washington, DC

80 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE National Organizations American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Offers educational materials about foot fitness, foot and ankle anatomy, medical conditions, healthy footwear and shoe fit. American Podiatric Medical Association Provides foot health care information to the public. American Sleep Apnea Association Provides information about apnea to reduce injury, disability and death from sleep apnea. Promotes education and awareness, research, continuous improvement, and care and support groups. Consumer Product Safety Commission Offers a variety of information to the public consistent with its mission to reduce the risk of injuries and death associated with consumer products. Family Caregiver Alliance Provides information and resources for family caregivers. Federal Citizen Information Center Federal clearinghouse for consumer information. Provides information useful to consumers through the many publications offered and on the website. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Agency of the U.S. government tasked with disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery planning. Call to order free FEMA publications. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Provides information for older people on a wide range of health issues, including arthritis, cancer, health fraud and nutrition. Glaucoma Research Foundation Provides information and educational outreach along with research about glaucoma for patients, family members, physicians and researchers. Searching for a cure for glaucoma. Healthfinder.gov Reliable health information provided by the US Dept of Health and Human Services. MedicAlert Foundation Provides identification and information on the use of a MedicAlert emblem and medical information card Eastlake Ave., Suite 200 Seattle, WA toll-free Old Georgetown Rd. Bethesda, MD K Street N.W., Suite 302 Washington, DC East-West Hwy. Bethesda, MD Montgomery St., Suite 1100 San Francisco, CA Federal Citizen Information Center Pueblo, CO C St. S.W. Washington, DC Fisher Lane Room 1675 Rockville, MD Post St., Suite 600 San Francisco, CA Colorado Ave. Turlock, CA

81 resource directory National Organizations Medicare Hotline A toll-free telephone number for information about Medicare, a national health insurance plan for persons 65 and older, or disabled individuals. National Alliance for Caregiving Provides support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them. Increases public awareness of issues facing family caregiving. National Association for Home Health Care & Hospice Represents the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, and home care aide organizations, to assist providers and caregivers in home settings. National Association of Insurance Commissioners Provides a variety of consumer information and publications concerning insurance products. National Association of Area Agencies on Aging Umbrella organization for AAAs and Native American aging programs in the U.S. Coordinates and supports home- and community-based services such as transportation, home-delivered/ congregate meals, senior centers and adult day care. National Easter Seal Society Provides services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs, and support to their families. National Family Caregivers Association Offers information, education, support and advocacy services to address the concerns and needs of all family caregivers. National Federation of Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers Promotes interfaith ministry of caregiving to disabled persons and their families without regard to age, gender, race or religious affiliation. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Provides fire codes and standards, research, training and education to reduce the burden of fires and other hazards on the quality of life. National Institute of Mental Health Promotes public health through understanding, education, research and treatment of mental health disorders Montgomery Lane 2nd Floor Bethesda, MD Seventh St. S.E. Washington, DC McGee St. Suite 800 Kansas City, MO Rhode Island Ave N.W. Suite 1200 Washington, DC S Wacker Dr., Suite 2400 Chicago, IL Connecticut Ave., Suite 500 Kensington, MD Broadway Suite 103 Kingston, NY Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA Executive Blvd., Room 8184 MSC 9663 Bethesda, MD

82 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE National Organizations National Kidney Foundation Provides information to patients, health care professional and others on kidney diseases, supports research and training and information on the transplantation of all organs. National Osteoporosis Foundation Offers information, support groups, publications, videos and other services to educate the public about osteoporosis prevention and treatment. National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services and education for medical practitioners, patients, caregivers and the public about Parkinson Disease. Searching for the cause and cure of Parkinson Disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. National Safety Council Educates the public to adopt safety, health and environmental policies, practices and procedures that prevent/mitigate losses from preventable causes. National Sleep Foundation Promotes public health through sleep-related research, advocacy, education and prevention of health and safety problems related to insufficient sleep and untreated sleep disorders. National Stroke Association Provides education, services and community-based activities in prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery from stroke to the public, health care providers, stroke survivors and their families and caregivers. The Arthritis Foundation Offers a variety of free resources and information about arthritis medications and treatments. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS) Develops and administers disease prevention and control, environmental health and health promotion services to improve the health of U.S. citizens. The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. Provides education and awareness materials, support and outreach to patients and their families. The National Association for Continence Educates the public and disseminates information to assist individuals suffering from urinary incontinence. 30 E. 33rd St. New York, NY th St. N.W., Suite 850 Washington, DC N.W. 9th Ave. Bob Hope Rd. Miami, FL Spring Lake Drive Itasca, IL K St. N.W. Suite 500 Washington, DC E. Easter Lane, Suite B Centennial, CO P.O. Box 7669 Atlanta, GA Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA L St. N.W., Suite 710 Washington, DC P.O. Box 1019 Charleston, SC

83 resource directory National Organizations The National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse Responds to inquiries about digestive diseases, provides patient education materials and produces publications about specific digestive diseases. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Administers a wide variety of services and programs such as Food, Nutrition & Consumer Services and Food Safety. The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - HHS) Provides information and other services to reduce morbidity, disability, mortality and costs associated with injuries. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administers the Medicare and Medicaid programs within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Regulatory agency of the U.S. government that promotes and protects public health through food, drug and cosmetic inspection/ testing and reviewing clinical research of regulated products. 2 Information Way Bethesda, MD Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC Buford Hwy. N.E. Mailstop F-63 Atlanta, GA Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD

84 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Statewide Organizations Agency for Health Care Administration Offers a variety of consumer resources to assist all Floridians in obtaining accessible, affordable quality health care. Information about the quality of nursing homes ( Gold Seal ) by county. Agency for Health Care Administration Healthy Start Program for Florida Offers a variety of consumer resources to assist all Floridians in obtaining accessible, affordable quality health care. Agency for Persons with Disabilities Works in partnership with local communities and private providers to identify and assist people who have developmental disabilities and their families. Aging with Dignity Provides families and elders with practical information, advice and tools to improve the quality of care for the sick, aging and dying. Alzheimer s Caregiver Support Online Provides caregivers of elders with Alzheimer s and other dementias with caregiver education in a supportive classroom environment. Brain Injury Association of Florida, Inc. Assists individuals who have brain injuries, their families and professionals with information, education, training, support services and other assistance. Elder Floridians Foundation, Inc. Provides advocacy, education and publications for the prevention and promotion of effective community-based and clinical interventions for osteoporosis. Information and Referral Provides consumer information about all elder programs and services. Florida Association for Community Action, Inc. Provides information to citizens about weatherization, Head Start, and other sanctioned programs for economically disadvantaged citizens through educational programs, advocacy and support services. The Florida Bar Organization of all lawyers licensed by the Supreme Court of Florida to practice law in the state. Any lawyer desiring to practice law in Florida must be a member of The Florida Bar. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Regulates licensed professions, ranging from contractors and real estate agents to accountants and veterinarians Mahan Drive Tallahassee, FL Mahan Drive Tallahassee, FL Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL Toll free P.O. Box 1661 Tallahassee, FL Metropolitan Blvd., Suite B Tallahassee, FL P.O. Box Tallahassee, FL Department of Elder Affairs 4040 Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL E. Park Ave. Building E-200 Tallahassee, FL E. Jefferson St. Tallahassee, FL phone fax 302

85 resource directory Statewide Organizations Florida Department of Children and Families Adult Protective Services Abuse Hotline To report abuse, neglect and exploitation of the elderly. Florida Department of Elder Affairs State agency that administers human services programs for the elderly including in-home services to frail elders, Information and Referral services, health insurance assistance, and nursing home pre-admission counseling and screening, among other services. Florida Department of Environmental Protection Office of Greenways and Trails Lead agency for environmental management and stewardship. The agency manages the Florida Park Service and provides information about discount programs for recreational activities at state parks. Florida Department of Financial Services Consumer Outreach and Education Provides education, information and assistance to consumers about insurance. Florida Department of Health Disease Control Provides information and services in the areas of disease control, prevention and health statistics. Florida Department of Health, HIV/AIDS Office Provides information regarding programs, services, functions and publications related to HIV/AIDS. Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Provides services in partnership with county tax collectors; partners with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to promote a safe driving environment; issues driver licenses and ID cards and provides services related to consumer protection and public safety. Florida Department of Revenue Tax Information Services Provides information and education about taxes and provides free tax seminars for citizens. Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. Encourages and advocates opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities and their families to enhance their quality of life within their communities Winewood Blvd. Building 1, Room 202 Tallahassee, FL Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL or Commonwealth Blvd. DEP MS 49 Tallahassee, FL E. Gaines Street Tallahassee, FL agency/sections/consumerservices. aspx 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin# A-09 Tallahassee, FL Bald Cypress Way Bin # A-09 Tallahassee, FL Apalachee Parkway Neil Kirkman Bldg. Tallahassee, FL Toll free W. Tennessee St. Tallahassee, FL (FL only) Marriott Drive, Suite 203 Tallahassee, FL

86 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Statewide Organizations Florida Division of Consumer Services Clearinghouse for consumer information, protection and complaints. Handles product recalls, inspections and investigations. Florida Medical Quality Assurance, Inc. Reviews care and services provided to Medicare beneficiaries to determine medical necessity, appropriateness of setting and quality of service according to recognized standards of care. Florida Poison Information Center Network Hotline Provides emergency services 24 hours a day by offering poison prevention and management information through a nationwide toll-free hotline. Florida Public Service Commission Consumer Assistance/Lifeline Assistance & Link-Up Florida Offers assistance to needy residential telephone customers so that basic telephone service remains affordable. Provides credit on qualified residential customer s monthly bills. Link-up Florida provides a reduction in hook-up charges. Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) FTRI provides access terminals required for basic telecommunications services for Floridians who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, and speech impaired, enabling them to communicate over the phone. FTRI loans specialized telephone equipment and ring-signaling devices to all qualified and permanent residents of Florida for as long as they need them, at no charge. Legal Aid: Florida Legal Services, Inc. otherwise have the means to obtain a lawyer. Legal Aid: Florida Institutional Legal Services, Inc. otherwise have the means to obtain a lawyer. Legal Aid: Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. otherwise have the means to obtain a lawyer. Legal Aid: Southern Legal Counsel otherwise have the means to obtain a lawyer. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Florida Department of Elder Affairs Investigates complaints on behalf of residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes Apalachee Parkway Rhodes Building Tallahassee, FL W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 900 Tampa, FL Shumard Oak Blvd. Tallahassee, FL East Park Ave. Suite 101 Tallahassee, FL (voice) (TTY) Torreya Dr. Tallahassee, FL SW 1st Rd., Suite 107, #346 Newberry, FL Lucerne Ave. Lake Worth, FL N.W. 12th Ave. Gainesville, FL Esplanade Way, Suite 280 Tallahassee, FL

87 resource directory Statewide Organizations Senior Prescription Affordability Act The Agency for Health Care Administration and the Department of Elder Affairs jointly administer this program - see listings above. Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) Provides health insurance counseling, including Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, and prescription drug coverage. Statewide Public Guardianship Office Helps to care for persons who lack the capacity to make decisions on their own behalf and in their own best interest. Guardians protect the property and personal rights of incapacitated individuals Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL Esplanade Way Tallahassee, FL

88 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Aging and Disability Resource Centers/ Aging Resource Centers-Area Agencies on Aging Florida s 11 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are private, non-profit entities that administer Department of Elder Affairs programs and provide, through contracting agencies, services within a designated Planning and Service Area. Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Serving Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton Counties Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. Serving Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla and Washington Counties Elder Options, the Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging Serving Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Sumter, Suwannee and Union Counties Elder Source, the Area Agency on Aging of Northeast Florida Serving Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns and Volusia Counties Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. Serving Pasco and Pinellas Counties West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Serving Hardee, Hillsborough, Highland, Manatee and Polk Counties Senior Resource Alliance Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida Serving Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota Counties Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/ Treasure Coast Serving Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie Counties Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County, Inc. Serving Broward County Alliance for Aging, Inc. Serving Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties 5090 Commerce Park Circle Pensacola, FL Mahan Drive Tallahassee, FL or SW 34th St., Suite 222 Gainesville,FL Woodcock Dr.,2nd Floor Jacksonville,FL th St. North, Suite 100 St. Petersburg, FL Breckenridge Pkwy., Suite F Tampa, FL Woodcock Rd., Suite 200 Orlando, FL N. Cleveland Ave., Suite 1100 North Fort Myers, FL N. Congress Ave. West Palm Beach, FL Hiatus Road Sunrise, FL NW 107th Ave., Suite 214 Miami, FL

89 resource directory Long-Term Care Ombudsman District Councils Long-Term Care Ombudsman Councils protect the rights of residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family-care homes. All services are confidential and free of charge. The following is an alphabetical list of Florida s 17 Long-Term Care Ombudsman local councils, including contact information. You may also contact any council through the Long-Term Care Ombudsman statewide toll-free number LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN Council Counties Served Broward East Central Florida First Coast First Coast South Mid & South Pinellas North Central Florida North Dade Northwest Florida Palm Beach County Panhandle Broward County Brevard, Orange, Osceola, & Seminole Counties Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, & St. Johns Counties Flagler & Volusia Counties Pinellas County from Belleair Rd., Clearwater south. Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam, Suwannee, & Union Counties North Miami-Dade County (North of Flagler St., all of Hialeah & N.E. and N.W. addresses) Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, & Walton Counties Palm Beach County Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla, & Washington Counties 7771 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 139 Sunrise, FL Woodcock Rd., Suite 198 Orlando, FL Midtown Center Office Center Park, # Carmichael Ave., Suite 141 Jacksonville, FL N. Palmetto, Suite 403 Daytona Beach, FL Seven Springs Blvd. New Port Richey, FL N.W. 40th Terrace, Suite A Gainesville, FL N.W. 12th St., Suite 550 Miami, FL Gulf Breeze Parkway Quietwater Business Park, #119 Gulf Breeze, FL S. Sapodilla Ave, Suite 125 A-B-C West Palm Beach, FL Old St. Augustine Rd., Suite E49 Tallahassee, FL

90 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN Council Counties Served Pasco & North Pinellas South Central Florida South Dade & Florida Keys Southwest Florida Treasure Coast West Central Florida Withlacoochee Pasco & Pinellas Counties (Belleair Rd. in Clearwater) Hardee, Highland, & Polk Counties Monroe & South Miami-Dade Counties (all S.E. & S.W. addresses south of Flagler St) Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, & Sarasota Counties. Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, & St. Lucie Counties Hillsborough & Manatee Counties Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, & Sumter Counties 2435 US Hwy. 19 Holiday Tower, Suite 330 Holiday, FL North Kentucky Ave., #224 Lakeland, FL N. Kendall Drive, Suite 780 Miami, FL Victoria Ave, Room 135 Ft. Meyers, FL South 25th St., Suite 100 Ft. Pierce, FL W. Fletcher Ave., Suite C Tampa, FL E. Silver Springs Blvd., Suite 203 Ocala, FL See County Quick Reference table on following pages. 308

91 resource directory County - Ombudsman District Council Quick Reference Use the following table to identify the district council serving a particular county. County District Office County District Office Alachua North Central Lee Southwest Baker First Coast Leon Panhandle Bay Panhandle Levy North Central Bradford North Central Liberty Panhandle Brevard East Central Madison Panhandle Broward Broward Manatee West Central Calhoun Panhandle Marion Withlacoochee Charlotte Southwest Martin Treasure Coast Citrus Withlacoochee Miami-Dade North Dade South Dade & FL Keys Clay First Coast Monroe S. Dade & FL Keys Collier Southwest Nassau First Coast Columbia North Central Okaloosa Northwest DeSoto Southwest Okeechobee Treasure Coast Dixie North Central Orange East Central Duval First Coast Osceola East Central Escambia Northwest Palm Beach Palm Beach County Flagler First Coast South Pasco Pasco & North Pinellas Franklin Panhandle Pinellas Pasco & North Pinellas Mid & S Pinellas Gadsden Panhandle Polk South Central Gilchrist North Central Putnam North Central Glades Southwest St. Johns First Coast 309

92 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE County District Office County District Office Gulf Panhandle St. Lucie Treasure Coast Hamilton North Central Santa Rosa Northwest Hardee South Central Sarasota Southwest Hendry Southwest Seminole East Central Hernando Withlacoochee Sumter Withlacoochee Highlands South Central Suwannee North Central Hillsborough West Central Taylor Panhandle Holmes Panhandle Union North Central Indian River Treasure Coast Volusia First Coast South Jackson Panhandle Wakulla Panhandle Jefferson Panhandle Walton Northwest Lafayette North Central Washington Panhandle Lake Withlacoochee 310

93 resource directory Memory Disorder Clinics Memory Disorder Clinic East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic Lee Memorial Health Systems Memory Disorder Clinic Mayo Clinic Jacksonville Memory Disorder Clinic North Broward Memory Disorder Center Orlando Regional Lucerne Memory Disorder Clinic Tenet at St. Mary s Medical Center St. Mary s Memory Disorder Center Sarasota Memorial Hospital Memory Disorder Clinic Tallahassee Memorial Health Care Neuroscience Center The Wien Center, Mt. Sinai Medical Center/Miami Heart University of Florida Memory Disorder Clinic University of Miami Memory Disorder Clinic University of South Florida Memory Disorder Clinic West Florida Hospital Memory Disorder Clinic Morton Plant Memory Disorder Clinic Florida Atlantic University, Louis & Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center 3661 S. Babcock St. Melbourne, FL Cleveland Ave. # 807 Fort Myers, FL San Pablo Rd. Jacksonville, FL E. Sample Rd. Pompano Beach, FL W. Gore St., 4th Floor Orlando, FL Greenwood Ave., Suite 102 West Palm Beach, FL S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL Centerville Rd., Suite 504 Tallahassee, FL Alton Rd. Miami Beach, FL McKnight Brain Institute, Department of Neurology Box Gainesville, FL N.W. 10th Ave. MS 801, Dominion Tower, Suite 702 Miami, FL E. Fletcher Ave., MDC-14 Tampa, FL N. Davis Hwy. Pensacola, FL Mortan Plant St., Suite 401 Mail Stop 24 Clearwater, FL Glades Rd., Building AZ-79 Boca Raton, FL

94 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Better Business Bureaus Agency Better Business Bureau of Central Florida, Inc. Better Business Bureau of Northeast Florida Better Business Bureau of Northwest Florida Better Business Bureau of West Florida Better Business Bureau of Southeast Florida & the Caribbean (Miami Lakes Office) Better Business Bureau of Southeast Florida & the Caribbean (West Palm Beach Office) Better Business Bureau of Southeast Florida & the Caribbean (Stuart Office) 1600 S. Grant St. Longwood, FL Beach Rd. Suite 202 Jacksonville, FL E. Gadsden St. Pensacola, FL McCormick Drive Clearwater, FL N.W. 77 Court Suite 317 Miami Lakes Corporate Center Miami Lakes, FL Beacon Circle Suite 4 West Palm Beach, FL Civitas Place, 101 S.E. Ocean Blvd. Unit 202 Stuart, FL

95 resource directory Food Banks Food Banks work with community partners such as soup kitchens, church pantries, shelters for the homeless, shelters for abused women and children, and senior meal They collect surplus food from manufacturers, stores and other distributors to serve people in poverty and in times of crisis. Food bank Food Bank of Manatee County Manatee Treasure Coast Food Bank Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee & St. Lucie Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry & Lee Bread of the Mighty Alachua, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette & Levy Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Florida Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee & Union Food Bank of Suwannee Valley Columbia, Hamilton, Suwannee & Union Agape Food Bank Polk & Highlands Suncoast Harvest Food Bank Hernando & Pasco rd Ave, East, Bradenton, FL Industrial 25th St.,Fort Pierce, FL Fowler St., Fort Myers, FL NW 5th St., Gainesville, FL Jessie St., Jacksonville, FL E. Duval St., Lake City, FL McCue Rd., Lakeland, FL Ehren Cutoff, Land O Lakes, FL Feeding South Florida Broward, Dade, Monroe & Palm Beach Bay Area Food Bank Escambia, Holmes, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton & Washington Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole & Volusia All Faiths Food Bank DeSoto & Sarasota America s Second Harvest of the Big Bend Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Taylor & Wakulla Feeding America Tampa Bay Citrus, Hardee, Hillsborough, Pinellas & Sumter 2501 S.W. 32nd Terrace, Pembroke Pines, FL Industrial Blvd., Milton, FL Brengle Ave., Orlando, FL Blaikie Ct., Sarasota, FL Four Points Way, Tallahassee, FL Transport Dr., Bldg.6, Tampa, FL

96 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Senior Centers City & Senior Center Alachua Hawthorne Senior Center Baker Baker County Senior Center Bay Bay County Council on Aging Bradford Starke Multipurpose Senior Center Brevard Brevard County Senior Center at Melbourne Freedom 7 Community Center Greater Palm Bay Senior Center Martin Andersen Senior Center North Brevard Senior Center South Brevard Senior Center Wickham Park Senior Center Broward Austin-Hepburn Senior Mini-Center Beach Community Center Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center Fred Lippman Multipurpose Center Hispanic Unity of Florida, Inc. Holiday Park Social Senior Center Lauderdale Lakes Multipurpose Center S.E. 67th Place, Hawthorne, FL East Macclenny Ave., Macclenny, FL Frankford Ave., Panama City, FL W Georgia St, Starke, FL Airport Blvd., Melbourne, FL Tom Warriner Blvd., Cocoa Beach, FL Culver Rd. N.E., Palm Bay, FL South Florida Ave., Rockledge, FL Lane Ave., Titusville, FL East Melbourne Ave., Melbourne, FL Leisure Way, Melbourne, FL N.W. 8th Ave., Hallandale, FL N.E. 33rd Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL Nob Hill Rd., Sunrise, FL Polk St., Hollywood, FL Johnson St., Hollywood, FL G. Harold Martin Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL N.W. 36th St., Lauderdale Lakes, FL

97 resource directory Senior Centers City & Senior Center Broward Miramar Multi-Service Complex Northeast Focal Point Senior Center Northwest Federated Central Service Center Northwest Focal Point Senior Center Oakland Park Senior Center Posnack Jewish Community Center Sartory Senior Center Sheppard Center of America Southeast Focal Point Senior Center Southwest Focal Point Senior Center Sunrise Senior Center Sunset Lakes Senior Center Sylvia L. Poitier & Theodora S. Williams Senior Center Tamarac Community Center Calhoun Calhoun County Senior Center Charlotte Cultural Center of Charlotte County Rebecca Neal Owens Community Center Citrus Annie W. Johnson Senior Services Center Central Citrus Community Center East Citrus Community Center 6700 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL N.W. 2nd St., Deerfield Beach, FL S.W. 18 Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL N.W. 10th St., Margate, FL N.E. 33rd St., Oakland Park, FL Pine Island Rd., Davie, FL N.W. 29th St., Coral Springs, FL W Sample Rd., Coral Springs, FL Taft St., Hollywood, FL N.W. 103rd Ave., Pembroke Pines, FL W. Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL S.W. 186 Ave., Miramar, FL N.W. 19th St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL W. Commercial Way, Tamarac, FL N.E. Cayson St., Blountstown, FL Aaron St., Port Charlotte, FL Voyageur Drive, Punta Gorda, FL W. Test Court, Dunnellon, FL Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto FL E. Gulf to Lake Highway, Inverness, FL

98 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE 316 Senior Centers City & Senior Center Citrus Inverness Senior Center Lecanto Multipurpose Senior Center West Citrus Community Center Clay Green Cove Springs Senior Center Orange Park Senior Center Shepherd s Center Weigler Senior Center William Beam Senior Center Collier Moorings Park Annex at East Naples Community Center Our Place at the Vineyards The Roberts Center Columbia Golden Age Senior Recreation Center LifeStyle Enrichment Center of Fort White LifeStyle Enrichment Center of Lake City Richardson Senior Recreation Center DeSoto Margaret Way Senior Friendship Center of DeSoto County Duval Arlington Senior Citizens Center Baldwin Senior Center C.T. Joseph Senior Center 1082 N. Paul Dr., Inverness, FL S. Lecanto Hwy., Lecanto, FL W. Veterans Dr., Homosassa, FL Walnut St., Green Cove Springs, FL Stowe Ave., Orange Park, FL Park Ave., Orange Park, FL Section St., Middleburg, FL N. Commercial Circle, Keystone Heights, FL Moorings Park Dr., Naples, FL Thomasson Drive, Naples, FL Arbor Blvd., Naples, FL Roberts Ave., Immokalee, FL S.E. Clements Place, Lake City, FL Hwy. 478 S., Fort White, FL S.E. Allison Court, Lake City, FL Coach Anders St., Lake City, FL N. Polk Ave., Arcadia, FL Rogero Rd., Jacksonville, FL Center St. N., Baldwin, FL Buffalo Ave., Jacksonville, FL

99 resource directory Senior Centers City & Senior Center Duval Clancel T. Brown Senior Center Hammond Senior Center J.S. Johnson Senior Center Jewish Families & Community Services Lane Wiley Senior Center L.D. Clemons Senior Center Lincoln Villa Senior Center Longbranch Senior Center Louis Dinah Senior Center Mandarin Senior Center Maxville Senior Center Moncrief Senior Center Neptune Beach Senior Activity Center Mt. Carmel Senior Center Oceanway Senior Center Riverview Senior Center Mary L. Singleton Senior Citizens Center Benny Furlong Beaches Senior Center Wallace Senior Center Woodland Acres Center Escambia Bayview Senior Rec. Center Beulah Senior Center 4415 Moncrief Rd., Jacksonville, FL W. 12th St., Jacksonville, FL Jackson St., Jacksonville, FL Pickwick Dr., S, Jacksonville, FL Wiley Rd., Jacksonville, FL N. Jackson Ave., Jacksonville, FL New Kings Rd., Jacksonville, FL Franklin St., Jacksonville, FL Flag St., Jacksonville, FL Hartley Rd, Jacksonville, FL Pennsylvania Ave., Jacksonville, FL Teeler Ave., Jacksonville, FL Forest Ave., Neptune Beach, FL Mt. Carmel, Jacksonville, FL Sago Ave. W., Jacksonville, FL Water St., Jacksonville, FL E. First St., Jacksonville, FL th Ave. S, Jacksonville, FL Line St., Jacksonville, FL Kona Ave., Jacksonville, FL E. Lloyd St., Pensacola, FL Woodside Rd., Pensacola, FL

100 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Senior Centers City & Senior Center Escambia Cantonment Center Century Senior Center Cobb Center Felix Miga Senior Center Pensacola Retirement Village Flagler Flagler County Senior Center Wickline Senior Center Franklin Franklin County Senior Citizens Center Gadsden Simon Scott Senior Citizens Center Gilchrist Trenton Senior Center Gulf Gulf County Senior Citizens Association Hamilton Hamilton County Multipurpose Senior Center Hardee Catheryn McDonald Senior Center Hendry L.J. Nobles Senior Center Hernando Brooksville Enrichment Center Highlands Avon Park Multipurpose Senior Center 132 Mintz Lane, Cantonment, FL Industrial Blvd., Century, FL E. Mallory, Pensacola, FL N. 57th Ave., Pensacola, FL N. L St., Pensacola, FL Belle Terre Blvd., Palm Coast, FL S. Daytona Ave., Flagler Beach, FL N.W. Ave. F, Carrabelle, FL Lasalle Lefall Dr., Quincy, FL N. Main St., Trenton, FL Library Dr., Port St. Joe, FL S.W. First St., Jasper, FL N. 8 Ave., Wauchula, FL E. Cowboy Way, LaBelle, FL Broad St., Brooksville, FL East Main St., Avon Park, FL

101 resource directory Senior Centers City & Senior Center Hillsborough David Barksdale Senior Citizen Center Brandon Senior Center Life Enrichment Senior Center Lutz Senior Center Oaks at Riverview Senior Center Omar K. Lighfoot Senior Center Plant City Senior Center Riverside Senior Center Ruskin Senior Center Town n Country Senior Center Phyllis H. Busansky Senior Center Wimauma Senior Center Holmes Holmes County Senior Citizen s Center Indian River Sebastian Senior Center Senior Resource Association Vero Beach Senior Center Jackson Jackson County Senior Citizens Graceville Jackson County Senior Citizens Marianna Jefferson Jefferson County Senior Citizens Center 1801 N. Lincoln Ave., Tampa, FL N. Parsons Ave., Brandon, FL North Blvd., Tampa, FL First Ave. N.W., Lutz, FL E. Kirby St., Tampa, FL North 56 St., Temple Terrace, FL S. Waller St., Plant City, FL West Dr. MLK Blvd. Ste 105, Tampa, FL th St. S.E., Ruskin, FL Paula Dr., Tampa, FL West Spruce St., Tampa, FL North St., Wimauma, FL W. Kansas Ave., Bonifay, FL Davis St., Sebastian, FL th St., Vero Beach, FL th St., Vero Beach, FL Cliff St., Graceville, FL Optimist Dr., Marianna, FL N. Jefferson St., Monticello, FL

102 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Senior Centers City & Senior Center Lafayette Lafayette Senior Center Lake Eustis Senior Center Groveland Senior Center Leesburg Senior Center Paisley Community Center Lee Dr. Piper Memorial Center Sanibel Island Senior Center Lake Kennedy Center Lehigh Senior Center North Fort Myers Senior Center Tony Rotino Senior Center Leon Tallahassee Senior Center Levy Chiefland Multipurpose Senior Center Liberty Liberty Senior Citizens Center Madison Senior Citizens Council of Madison Manatee Meals on Wheels Plus Day Center East Renaissance on 9th Senior Enrichment Center Woodwind Senior Center 114 Community Circle, Mayo, FL W. Ward Ave., Eustis, FL Mills St., Groveland, FL Penn St., Leesburg, FL Penn Street, Leesburg, FL Evans Ave., Fort Myers, FL Library Way, Sanibel Island, FL Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral, FL Plaza Dr., Lehigh Acres, FL Orange Grove Blvd., North Fort Myers, FL Driftwood Parkway, Cape Coral, FL N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL S.W. 1st St., Chiefland, FL N.W. CR12, Bristol, FL S.W. Rutledge St., Madison, FL St. Court E., Bradenton, FL th St. W., Bradenton, FL Woodwind Dr., Bradenton, FL

103 resource directory Senior Centers City & Senior Center Marion 8th Ave. Senior Center Annie Johnson Senior ServicesCenter Barbara Gaskin Washington Senior Activity Center Harvey Fellowship Dining Marion County Senior Services Multipurpose Senior Center Martin Council on Aging of Martin County Council on Aging of Martin County at the Charles & Rae Kane Center Log Cabin Senior Center 830 N.E. 8th Ave., Ocala, FL W. Test Court, South Dunnellon, FL N.W. 12 Ave., Ocala, FL N.W. 5 St., Ocala, FL S.W. 20 Court, Ocala, FL S.E. 32rd Ave., Ocala, FL E. 10th St., Stuart, FL SE Salerno Rd., Stuart, FL N.E. Dixie Highway, Jensen Beach, FL Miami-Dade Allapattah Community Center 2257 N.W. River Dr., Miami, FL Armando Badia Senior Center 25 Tamiami Blvd., Miami, FL Bird Road Senior Center SW 42 St., Miami, FL Carrol Manor Center 3667 South Miami Ave., Miami, FL Casa Devon Nutrition Center S.W. 197 St., Miami, FL Catholic Community Senior Center 9900 N.E. 2nd Ave., Miami Shores, FL College Park Towers Senior Center SW 109 Court, Miami, FL Colonel Harry Zubkoff Center 55 N.W. 199th St., N Miami Beach, FL Coral Gables Senior Center 405 University Dr., Coral Gables, FL Council Towers Center 533 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL Culmer Overtown Community Center 1600 N.W. 3rd Ave., Hialeah, FL Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center Edison Plaza Center SW 112 Ave., Miami, FL N.W. 55 St., Miami, FL

104 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE 322 Senior Centers City & Senior Center Goodlet Park Senior Center Miami-Dade Homestead/Florida City Neighborhood Center Issac Withers Enrichment Center Jack Orr Senior Center Jollivette Senior Center Leonard Batz Senior Center Malcolm Ross Senior Center Marjorie & William McDonald Center Miami Beach Jewish Community Center Metropolitan-Haley Sofge Senior Center Miami Beach Senior Center Miami Springs Senior Center Michael and Ann Russell Jewish Community Center Mildred and Claude Pepper Senior Activities Center Mildred Pepper Multi-Purpose Senior Center Myers Senior Center Naranja Neighborhood Center New Horizons Community Mental Health Neighborhood Family Service Opa-Locka Senior Focal Point Palm Towers Center Palmer House Rafael Villaverde Senior Center Rebecca Tower 900 W. 44 Place, Hialeah, FL N.W. 6th Court, Florida City, FL S.W. 122 Ave., Goulds, FL N.W. 5th St., Miami, FL N.W. 24 Place, Miami, FL N.E. 69 St., Miami, FL N.W. 18th Ave., Miami, FL N.E. 19th Place, N Miami Beach, FL Pine Tree Dr., Miami Beach, FL N.W. 7th St., Miami, FL / Espanola Way, Miami Beach, FL Payne Dr., Miami Springs, FL Sanford L. Ziff Campus, NE 25 Ave., North Miami Beach, FL S.W. 4th St., Sweetwater, FL S.W. 56 St., Miami, FL S.W. 5 St., Miami, FL S.W. 264th St., Naranja, FL N.W. 36th St., Miami, FL N.W. 25th Ave., Opa-Locka, FL N.W. 95 St., Miami, FL S.W. 107th Ave., Miami, FL S.W. 8th St., Miami, FL Alton Rd. S., Miami Beach, FL

105 resource directory Senior Centers City & Senior Center San Juan Bosco Church Miami-Dade Smathers Senior Center South Miami Center St. Dominic s Center Stella Maris Stirrup Plaza Senior Center Victoria Senior Center Village of Key Biscayne Senior Center Monroe Big Pine Key Senior Center Melvin Levitt Senior Center Plantation Key Senior Center Monroe County Senior Center Nassau Hilliard Senior Center The Community Senior Center Westside Senior Center Okaloosa Creative Senior Center of Ft. Walton Beach Crestview Senior Center Greenleaf Annex Seminole Community Center Valparaiso Senior Center Okeechobee 28 N.W. 13 Ave., Miami, FL S.W. 29 Court, Miami, FL S.W. 62nd Ave., Miami, FL N.W. 7th St., Miami, FL Harding Ave., Miami Beach, FL Mundy St., Miami, FL SW 114 Ave., Sweet Water, FL West McIntyre St., Key Biscayne, FL /keybiscayne/pr/ 380 Key Deer Blvd., Big Pine Key, FL St., Marathon, FL Overseas Highway, Plantaion Key, FL Georgia St., Key West, FL Ingram Road, Hilliard, FL S. 18th St., Fernandina Beach, FL Ingram Rd., Hilliard, FL Memorial Parkway S.W., Ft. Walton Beach, FL S. Wilson St., Crestview, FL James Lee Blvd., Crestview, FL Cedar Street, Niceville, FL Glenview Ave., Valparaiso, FL

106 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE 324 Senior Centers City & Senior Center Lottie Raulerson Senior Center Okeechobee Okeechobee Senior Services Orange Fran Carlton Center L. Claudia Allen Senior Center Maitland Senior Center Marks Street Senior Rec. Complex Mayor William Beardall Senior Center Osceola Barney E. Veal Center Osceola County Council on Aging Senior Congregate Dining Club Poinciana Community Center Robert Guevera Community Center St. Cloud Senior Center Complex St. Luke s Missionary Baptist Church Shuffleboard Club The Annex Palm Beach Boynton Beach Senior Center Harold & Sylvia Kaplan Jewish Community Center Howard Park Community Center Mae Volen Senior Center Mid-County Senior Center North County Senior Center 1019 W. South Park St., Okeechobee, FL SW Park St., Okeechobee, FL North Forest Ave., Apopka, FL Mable Butler Ave., Orlando, FL South Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL East Marks St., Orlando, FL Delaney Ave., Orlando, FL Generation Point, Kissimmee, FL Generation Point, Kissimmee, FL Marigold Ave., Poinciana, FL Florida Pkwy., Kissimmee, FL th St., St. Cloud, FL East Columbia Ave., Kissimmee, FL Ohio Ave., St. Cloud, FL Indiana Ave., St. Cloud, FL S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL Parker Ave., West Palm Beach, FL W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, FL Lake Worth Rd., Lake Worth, FL North Lake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL

107 resource directory Senior Centers City & Senior Center Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service Palm Beach West County Senior Center Pasco CARES Claude Pepper Senior Center CARES Crescent Center CARES Elfers Senior Center CARES Rao Musunuru, M.D. Point Enrichment Center CARES Phil Mishkin Center CARES Zephyrhills Senior Center Pinellas Bethlehem Center Dr. William E. Hale Activity Center Enoch Davis Center Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center Golda Meir/Kent Jewish Center Largo Community Center Oldsmar Senior Center Palm Harbor Community Activity Center Pinellas Park Senior Center Senior Citizen Services Sunshine Senior Center Tarpon Springs Community Center Polk Bartow Adult Day Health Care Center Ruth & Baron Coleman Blvd., Boca Raton, FL State Rd. 15, Belle Glade, FL Van Buren St., New Port Richey, FL Fifth St., Dade City, FL Barker Dr., New Port Richey, FL Clock Tower Parkway, Hudson, FL Rottingham Rd., Port Richey, FL Pretty Pond Rd., Zephyrhills, FL Hamlin Blvd., Largo, FL Douglas Ave., Dunedin, FL th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL th Ave. S., Gulfport, FL Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater, FL Alt Keene Rd., Largo, FL State St. W., Oldsmar, FL th. St., Palm Harbor, FL th St. N., Pinellas Park, FL Rogers St., Clearwater, FL th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL N. Jackson Ave., Bartow, FL

108 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Senior Centers City & Senior Center City of Auburndale Senior Center Polk Eagle Lake Senior Center Haines City Mulitpurpose Center James P. Austin Community Center Lake Morton Senior Center Lake Silver Senior Center Lake Wales Senior Center Lakeland Adult Day Health Care Center Medulla Community Center Mulberry Community Service Center Neighborhood Service Center Putnam Edgar Johnson Senior Center Santa Rosa Christ United Methodist Church Chumuckla Community Center E.H. Pullum Senior Center Jay Community Center Milton Senior Center Sarasota Kathleen Caitlin Friendship Center North Port Community Center Senior Friendship Center Seminole 109 West Park St., Auburndale, FL Eagle Lake Ave., Eagle Lake, FL Scenic Highway, Haines City, FL Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Lake Wales, FL Lake Morton Dr., Lakeland, FL Silver Dr., Winter Haven, FL Stuart Ave. E., Lake Wales, FL Southern Ave., Lakeland, FL Parker Rd., Lakeland, FL N.E. 5th St., Mulberry, FL Avenue S, NE, Winter Haven, FL St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL Chumuckla Hwy., Pace, FL Highway 182, Jay, FL Goodin Lane, Navarre, FL Booker Ave., Jay, FL Carroll Rd., Milton, FL Scenic Dr., Venice, FL Pan Am Blvd., North Port, FL Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL

109 resource directory Senior Centers City & Senior Center Casselberry Multi-Purpose Senior Center Seminole Lake Mary Senior Center Sanford Senior Center Winter Springs Senior Center St. Johns St. Johns County Coastal Community Center The Players Community Senior Center Trout Creek Park Pavillion St. Lucie Council on Aging of Fort Pierce Council on Aging of Port St. Lucie Sumter Lake Panasoffkee Senior Center Wildwood Senior Center Suwannee Live Oak Multipurpose Senior Center Taylor Taylor County Citizen s Center Union Raiford Community Center Lake Butler Congregate Meal Center Volusia Daytona Beach Shores 200 N. Triplet Lake Dr., Casselberry, FL Wallace Ct., Lake Mary, FL E. Seminole Blvd., Sanford, FL North Edgemon Ave., Winter Springs, FL Marine St., St. Augustine, FL Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Collier Rd., Orangedale, FL Orange Ave., Fort Pierce, FL S.W. Bayshore Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL N. Route 470, Lake Panasoffkee, FL St., Wildwood, FL Nobles Ferry Rd. Building #1, Live Oak, FL N. Jefferson St., Perry, FL NE 130 Terrace Highway 21, Raiford, FL S.W. 6 Ave., Lake Butler, FL S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores, FL Deland Dining Site 716 North Frankfort Ave., Deland, FL Deland Senior Center 751 S. Alabama Ave., Deland, FL

110 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Senior Centers City & Senior Center Orange City Dining Center 259 W. University Ave., Orange City, FL Volusia Ormond Beach Senior Center 351 Andrews St., Ormond Beach, FL Port Orange Senior Center 4790 S. Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange, FL Deltona Sunshine Center 980 Lakeshore Dr., Deltona, FL Sica Hall 1065 Daytona Ave., Holly Hill, FL The Brannon Center 105 Riverside Dr., New Smyrna Beach, FL Wava s Hall - Orange City Senior Center 200 N. Holly Ave., Orange City, FL Windsor Dining Center 524 South Beach St., Daytona Beach, FL Wakulla Wakulla County Senior Center 33 Michael Dr., Crawfordville, FL Walton DeFuniak Springs Senior Center 1154 Baldwin Ave., DeFuniak Springs, FL Freeport Community Center Hwy.331 South, Freeport, FL Paxton Senior Center US Hwy 331 North, Paxton, FL South Walton Senior Center 194 County Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach, FL Washington Washington County Council on Aging 1348 South Blvd., Chipley, FL

111 resource directory County Emergency Management Directory County Address Phone Alachua Baker Bay Bradford Brevard Broward Calhoun Charlotte Citrus Clay Collier Columbia DeSoto Dixie Duval Escambia Flagler Franklin Gadsden Gilchrist Glades Gulf 1100 SE 27th St. Gainesville, Sheriff s Office Dr. Macclenny, FL Mulberry Ave. Panama City, FL B N. Temple Ave. Starke, FL Cedar St. Rockledge, FL N.W. 84 Ave. Plantation, FL Central Ave. E., RoomG-40 Blountstown, FL Utilities Rd. Punta Gorda, FL Saunders Way Lecanto, FL Doctors Dr. Green Cove Springs, FL Tamiami Trail E. Naples, FL P.O. Drawer 2949 Lake City, FL E. Oak St., Room B-1 Arcadia, FL P.O. Box 2009, 56 N.E. 210 Ave. Cross City, FL N. Julia St. Jacksonville, FL North West St. Pensacola, FL East Moody Blvd. #8 Bunnell, FL Forbes St., Suite #1 Apalachicola, FL P.O. Box 1709 Quincy, FL P.O. Box 367 Trenton, FL P.O. Box 68 Moore Haven, FL Cecil G. Costin Sr. Blvd. Port St. Joe, FL

112 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE County Emergency Management Directory County Address Phone Hamilton Hardee Hendry Jefferson Lafayette Lake Lee Leon Levy Liberty Madison Manatee Marion Martin Miami-Dade Monroe Nassau Okaloosa Okeechobee Orange Osceola Palm Beach 904 US Highway 41 N.W. Jasper, FL W. Orange St. Wauchula, FL P.O. Box 358 LaBelle, FL P.O. Box 45 Monticello, FL P.O. Box 344 Mayo, FL W. Main St., Suite 411 Tavares, FL P.O. Box 398 Fort Myers, FL Appleyard Dr. Tallahassee, FL P.O. Box 221 Bronson, FL P.O. Box 877 Bristol, FL E. Pickney St., Suite #217 Madison, FL Manatee Ave. W., Suite 525 Bradenton, FL P.O. Box 1987 Ocala, FL Southeast Tower Dr. Stuart, FL N.W. 41st St. Miami, FL rd St. (Ocean), Suite 150 Marathon, FL Nassau Place, Suite 2 Yulee, FL N. Eglin Parkway Shalimar, FL N.W. Fifth Ave. Okeechobee, FL P.O. Box 5879 Winter Park, FL N. Beaumont Ave. Kissimmee, FL S. Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL /

113 resource directory County Emergency Management Directory County Address Phone Pasco Pinellas Polk Putnam Santa Rosa Sarasota Seminole St. Johns St. Lucie Sumter Suwannee Taylor Union Volusia Wakulla Walton Washington 7530 Little Rd. New Port Richey, FL S. Fort Harrison Ave. Clearwater, FL P.O. Box 1458 Bartow, FL Orie Griffin Blvd. Palatka, FL Pine Forest Rd. Milton, FL Ringling Blvd., 6th Floor Sarasota, FL Bush Blvd. Sanford, FL Ave. A, Suite 102 St. Augustine, FL N. Rock Rd. Ft. Pierce, FL Lawrence St. Bushnell, FL th Terrace Live Oak, FL N. Jefferson St. Perry, FL N.W. 1st St. Lake Butler, FL Keyton Ave. Daytona Beach, FL Oak St. Crawfordville, FL S. Davis Lane DeFuniak Springs, FL South Blvd. Chipley, FL

114 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Sheriff Offices Sheriffs serve four-year terms and have county-wide jurisdiction that includes incorporated as well as unincorporated areas. County mailing & Web Address Phone Alachua Baker Bay Bradford Brevard Broward Calhoun Charlotte Citrus Clay Collier Columbia DeSoto P.O. Box 1210, Gainesville, N. 2nd St., Macclenny, N. Hwy. 77, Panama City, P.O. Box 44, Starke, S. Park Ave., Bldg. J, Titusville, W. Broward Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, Central Ave., E., Blountstown, Utilities Rd., Punta Gorda, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., Inverness, P.O. Box 548, Green Cove Springs, E. Tamiami Tr., Bldg. J, Naples, E. US Hwy. 90, Lake City, E. Cypress St., Arcadia, Dixie P.O. Box 470, Cross City, Duval Escambia Flagler Franklin Gadsden Gilchrist Glades 501 E. Bay St., Jacksonville, P.O. Box 18770, Pensacola, Justice Lane, Bunnell, State Road 65, Eastpoint, P.O. Box 1709, Quincy, South US Hwy. 129, Trenton, East SR 78 NW, Moore Haven,

115 resource directory County mailing & Web Address Phone Gulf Hamilton Hardee Hendry Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Holmes Indian River Jackson P.O. Box 970,Port St. Joe, P.O. Box Drawer A, Jasper, E. Summit St., Wauchula, P.O. Box 579, LaBelle, P.O. Box 10070, Brooksville, Fernleaf Ave., Sebring, P.O. Box 3371, Tampa, N. Oklahoma St., Bonifay, st Ave., Vero Beach, P.O. Box 919, Marianna, Jefferson 171 Industrial Park, Monticello, Lafayette Lake Lee Leon Levy P.O. Box 227, Mayo, W. Ruby St., Tavares, Six Mile Cypress Pkwy., Ft. Myers, P.O. Box 727, Tallahassee, P.O.Box Drawer 1717, Bronson, Liberty P.O.Box 67, Bristol, Madison Manatee Marion Martin Miami-Dade Monroe Nassau 239 SW Pinckney St., Madison, US Hwy. 301, Blvd. W, #202, Bradenton, P.O.Box 1987, Ocala, SE Monterey Rd, Stuart, Miami-Dade PD, 9105 NW 25th St., Miami, College Rd., Key West, Bobby Moore Circle, Yulee,

116 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE County mailing & Web Address Phone Okaloosa Okeechobee Orange Osceola Palm Beach Pasco Pinellas Polk Putnam Santa Rosa Sarasota Seminole St. Johns St. Lucie Sumter Suwannee Taylor Union Volusia Wakulla Walton Washington 1250 Elgin Pkwy., Shalimar, P.O. Drawer 1397, Okeechobee, P.O. Box 1440, Orlando, E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, P.O. Box 24681, West Palm Beach, Citizen Dr., New Port Richey, P.O. Box 2500, Largo, N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, P.O. Drawer 1578, Palatka, P.O. Box 7129, Milton, P.O. Box 4115, Sarasota, Bush Blvd., Sanford, Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, W. Midway Rd., Ft. Pierce, N. Main St., Bushnell, S. Ohio Ave., Ste.105, Live Oak, N. Jefferson, St., Ste. 103, Perrt, W. Main St., Rm. 102, Lake Butler, P.O. Box 569, DeLand, Oak St., Crawfordville, P.O. Box 1388, DeFuniak Springs, P.O. Box 626, Chipley,

117 resource directory County Special-Needs Registries The following are contact telephone numbers for information on special-needs shelters in your county, including information on how to register. County Telephone County Telephone Alachua Glades Baker Gulf Bay Hamilton Bradford Hardee Brevard Hendry Broward Hernando Calhoun Highlands Charlotte Hillsborough Citrus Holmes Clay Indian River Collier Jackson Columbia Jefferson DeSoto Lafayette Dixie ext. 231 Lake Duval Lee Escambia Leon Flagler Levy Franklin ext. 2 Liberty Gadsden Madison Gilchrist Manatee ext

118 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE County Telephone County Telephone Marion St. Johns Martin ext. 1 St. Lucie Miami-Dade Santa Rosa Monroe Sarasota Nassau Seminole Okaloosa Sumter Okeechobee Suwannee Orange Taylor Osceola Union Palm Beach ext. 4 Volusia Pasco Wakulla Pinellas ext. 1 Walton Polk Washington Putnam

119 resource directory Hospice & Palliative Care Facilities by county Hospices & Palliative Care Facilities county Facility Name Alachua Bay Brevard Broward Citrus Collier Haven Hospice Emerald Coast Hospice Hospice of Health First, Inc. Hospice of St. Francis Vitas Healthcare Corp. of Florida Wuestoff Hospice & Palliative Care Hospice of Gold Coast Home Health Services Hospicecare of SE Florida Hospice of Citrus County, Inc. Avow Hospice, Inc NW 90th Blvd. Gainesville, FL Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Panama City, FL Dairy Rd. West Melbourne, FL B Grumman Place Titusville, FL W. Eau Gallie Blvd. Melbourne, FL Spyglass Hill Rd. Viera, FL W. Commercial Blvd. Suite 4500 Fort Lauderdale, FL SE 18th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL N. Lecanto Hwy. Beverly Hills, FL Whippoorwill Lane Naples, FL Duval Escambia Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, Inc. Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice Covenant Hospice, Inc., Regency Hospice of Northwest Florida, Inc Sunbeam Rd. Jacksonville, FL Baymeadows Way W. Suite 201 Jacksonville, FL N. 12th Ave. Pensacola, FL Bayou Blvd. Pensacola, FL

120 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Hospices & Palliative Care Facilities county Facility Name Hillsborough Indian River Lake Lee Leon Marion Martin Lifepath Hospice VNA Hospice of Indian River County, Inc. Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care Hope Hospice & Community Services Big Bend Hospice, Inc. Hospice of Marion County, Inc. The Hospice of Martin & St. Lucie, Inc. Catholic Hospice, Inc W Azeele St. Tampa, FL th Lane Vero Beach, FL Lane Park Rd. Tavares, FL Healthpark Circle Fort Myers, FL Mahan Center Blvd. Tallahassee, FL SW 34th Ave. Ocala, FL SE Indian St. Stuart, FL NW 77th Ave. Suite 100, Miami Lakes, FL Miami-Dade Monroe Okeechobee Douglas Gardens Hospice, Inc. Hospice Care of South Florida Odyssey Healthcare Vitas Healthcare Corp. of Florida Hospice of the Florida Keys, Inc. Hospice of Okeechobee, Inc NE 2nd Ave. Miami, FL NW 12th St., PH 6 Miami, FL Blue Lagoon Dr. Suite 100 Miami, FL NW 2nd Ave. Suite 400 North Miami Beach, FL William St. Key West, FL SE 4th St. Okeechobee, FL

121 resource directory Hospices & Palliative Care Facilities county Facility Name Orange Samaritan Care Hospice 1300 N Semoran Blvd. Suite 210 Orlando, FL Palm Beach Pasco Pinellas Polk Sarasota Seminole St. Lucie Volusia Hospice By the Sea, Inc. Hospice of Palm Beach Co., Inc. Vitas Healthcare Corp. of Florida Gulfside Regional Hospice, Inc. HPH Hospice Suncoast Hospice Good Shepherd Hospice Tidewell Hospice, Inc. Hospice of the Comforter, Inc. Hospice of the Treasure Coast, Inc. Florida Hospital Hospice Care Hospice of Volusia-Flagler 1531 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, FL East Ave. West Palm Beach, FL S. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, FL Trouble Creek Rd. New Port Richey, FL Majestic Blvd. Hudson, FL Roosevelt Blvd. Clearwater, FL S. Missouri Ave. Suite 500 Lakeland, FL Rand Blvd. Sarasota FL West Central Parkway Altamonte Springs, FL Dunn Rd. Fort Pierce, FL West Granada Blvd. Ormond Beach, FL Woodbriar Trail Port Orange, FL

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124 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE 342 A Abuse...4, 10, 12, 250, 303 Activities of Daily Living...19, 25, 56, 59, 80, 136 Adult Day Care...4, 5, 12, 279, 299 Adult Family Care Homes...8, 304 Advanced Directives...186, 209, 214 Advanced Sleep Phase Syndrome Affordable Housing...57, 67, 75 Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA)...12, 302 Age-Related Macular Degeneration AIDS...98, 103, 153, 183, 303 Alcohol...114, 120, 124, 139, 140, 144, 156, 160, 191, 196, 205 Amputation Anemia Antacids...112, 147 Antihistamines Anti-Inflammatory Drugs...108, 134 Area Agency on Aging...2, 14, 110, 111, 113, 115, 118, 123, 133, 138, 142, 146, 147, 159, 240, 244, 299 Arteries...139, 140, 160 Arthritis...106, 136, 137, 157, 300 Assisted Living Facilities...12, 14, 57, 59, 60, 80, 81, 96, 97, 304, 307 Assistive Technology...23, 26, 37, 38, 65, 136 B Balance Exercises Basic Subsidy...20, 21 Bereavment Bladder...109, 137 Blindness...118, 121 Blood Circulation...135, 160 Blood Pressure...36, 114, 119, 121, 131, 139, 140, 143, 144, 158, 160, 162 Blood Sugar...110, 135 Blurred Vision Body Mass Index Bone Health Bone Mass Booster Shots Bowel Problems Breast Cancer...141, 146 Bunions C Calcium...111, 112, 113, 119, 131 Calluses Cancer...90, 109, 113, 114, 141, 146, 152, 154, 155, 297 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning...196, 201, 202 Caregiver...22, 24, 43, 298, 302 Case Managers...9, 18, 27, 28, 43, 53 Cataracts Cavities...116, 130, 132 Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)...6, 27, 28, 41, 103, 127, 142, 161 Cholesterol..36, 110, 118, 132, 139, 162 Chore/Homemaker Services...25 Chronic Kidney Failure Chronic Renal Failure Circulatory Disorders Cold Medicines Colon...113, 114, 162 Colon Cancer...113, 114 Colorectal Cancer...90, 113 Companion Services...24, 26 Congregate Meals...24, 35, 36 Constipation...112, 113, 114 Consumer Fraud...173, 178, 179 Consumer Fraud Complaints Consumer Protection Communities...60, 80

125 index Corns Coronary Heart Disease...139, 162 Cortisone Shots Coughing...108, 109, 124, 161 Counseling...4, 6, 10, 18, 49, 74, 78, 79, 97, 150, 184, 191, 215, 217, 297, 303, 305 D Dehydration...114, 154, 166 Dementia.11, 71, 80, 104, 105, 109, 115 Dental Care Dentist...26, 116, 297 Dentures...116, 130 Department of Health (DOH)...12, 13, 28, 31, 103, 120, 124, 153, 174, 185, 300, 301, 303 Depression...23, 119, 138, 145, 166 Diabetes...90, 109, 110, 117, 118, 119, 130, 131, 134, 135, 139, 144, 154, 160, 162, 297 Diabetes Screening...117, 118 Dialysis Diarrhea...113, 128 Diastolic Pressure Diet...36, 42, 111, 112, 113, 116, 118, 119, 132, 133, 139, 149, 158, 160, 162, 163 Digital Rectal Scan Diptheria Disaster Preparedness...40, 188, 192 Disease Prevention...8, 110, 119, 300 Diuretics Dizziness...108, 128, 160, 201 Dopamine Driving Evaluation...48 Dry Skin...114, 154 Durable Medical Equipment...37, 38, 97, 213, 214 E Elder Abuse...4, 166, 167, 250 Elder Law Attorney Emergency Medical Care Emphysema...107, 108 Employment...9, 32, 33, 191 Endurance Exercises Estate Planning Estrogen...141, 149 Evacuation Assistance Services Eviction Assistance...63 Exercise...111, 118, 119, 139, 140, 158 Exploitation...12, 166, 167, 172, 303, 166 Eye Care...120, 121, 122 Eye Disease...48, 120, 121 F Falls Family History...122, 139, 146, 152 Fat...36, 113, 118, 119, 130, 131, 162 Fatigue...106, 113, 196 Federal Poverty Level Feet...106, 134, 135 FEMA...191, 192, 298 Fever...104, 128, 161 Fiber...112, 113, 119, 130, 131 Financial Fraud Flu...90, 124, 128, 142 Flu Shots Folic Acid...131, 149 Food & Drug Administation (FDA) , 129, 133, 141, 301 Food Saftey...35, 125, 129 Food Stamps...20 Foot Care...134, 135 Forgetfulness Fractures Fruits...119, 130,

126 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE Funerals Fungi G Glucose Level Grieving...216, 217 Gum Disease H Headaches.128, 158, 160, 196, 201, 203 Health Care Surrogate Health Clinics...13, 19, 94, 108, 110, 111, 113, 114, 118, 121, 129, 137, 139, 140, 144, 146, 149, 150, 152, 153, 155, 157, 160, 161 Health Insurance...5, 10, 77, 78, 79, 81, 82, 85, 92, 93, 94, 99, 100, 124, 150, 191, 299, 303, 305 Health Rehabilitation Therapies Hearing Disorders Heart Attack...80, 139 Heart Disease...117, 119, 130, 131, 139, 140, 141, 158, 162 Heart Failure...18, 108, 143 Heat...127, 203, 204, 205 Heat Exhaustion Heat Stroke Herbal Supplements...132, 147 Herbicides Heredity...111, 149 High Blood Pressure..121, 139, 140, 143 Hips...106, 123, 152 Hobbies...34, 115, 158 Home Equity...65 Homemaker Services...25 Home Repair Fraud Homestead Exemption...64, 72 Hormones Hormone Therapy Hospice Care Hot Flashes Housing & Urban Development (HUD)...57, 58, 67, 73, 74, 247 Hurricane Preparedness...188, 202 Hygiene...19, 35, 132, 188 I Identity Theft Immunization Incontinence...109, 157 Influenza...124, 142, 196 Information & Referral...7, 12, 250 Insomnia Intergenerational Programs...45 Intestate...208, 211 Irrevocable Trust Isolation...42, 145, 166 J Joints...106, 114, 134 k Kidney Damage Kidney Disease...144, 154 Kidney Failure...82, 118, 140, 143, 144 Kidney Stones Kidney Transplants l Lawyer Referral Service Laxatives...112, 147 Legal Aid...181, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 228, 229, 230, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 249, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 266, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 277, 278, 279, 280, 282, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 289, 290, 291, 292, 294, 295, 296, 304 Leisure...34, 104 Life Planning...208,

127 index Living Wills Loneliness...26, 145, 217 Long-Term Care...8, 10, 73, 78, 79, 80, 81, 92, 95, 96, 130, 168, 170, 208, 212, 297 Long-Term Memory Loss Lung Disease...107, 124 M Mammograms Managed Care Organizations...78, 83, 85, 88, 195 Mature Driving Program...49 Meals on Wheels...9, 35, 191, 222, 225, 235, 320 Measels Medical Equipment...37, 38, 97, 136 Medicare...4, 8, 9, 10, 21, 37, 38, 40, 78, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 95, 96, 97, 98, 124, 146, 150, 151, 184, 185, 191, 200, 279, 299, 184, 299, 301, 304, 305 Medication Management...133, 147 Melanoma Memory Disorder Clinics...4, 104, 105, 311 Memory Loss...104, 115 Menopause Metabolism...117, 162 Microorganisms...125, 126, 127, 128 Mobility...23, 49, 52, 67, 123, 136 Mucus Mumps Muscle Tightness N Nausea...139, 203, 204 Neglect...12, 135, 166, 167, 303, 166 Nerve Cells Nerve Damage...118, 135 Night Sweats Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Nursing Homes...3, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 59, 60, 71, 73, 80, 81, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 123, 161, 302, 303, 304, 307 Nutrition...6, 20, 130, 301, 321 O Obesity...119, 122, 139, 163, 297 Occupational Therapy...18, 136 Ombudsman...8, 39, 44, 59, 71, 95, 168, 170, 304, 169, 307, 309 Osteoarthritis...106, 162 Osteoporosis...8, 111, 137, 300 P Para-Transit Services...53 Parkinson s Disease...109, 137, 148, 149 Periodic Limb Movement Disorder Peripheral Vision Pesticides Physical Therapy...136, 148 Plaque Pneumonia...124, 142 Polyps Postmenopausal Power of Attorney...23, 167, 213, 214 Presbycusis Prescription Assistance Prescription Drug Benefit...150, 151 Progestin Property Taxes...64, 72, 73 Prostate...90, 152 Prostate Cancer Protein...111, 131, 152 Q Qualifying Individuals...87, 88, 98 R Radiation...120, 146, 154 Recreation...34,

128 CONSUMER RESOURCE GUIDE 346 Rehabilitation...4, 65, 136, 137, 160, 191, 300 Rehabilitative Therapy...18, 136 Renal Failure...143, 144 Restless Legs Syndrome Retirement Communities...60, 67 Reverse Mortgages...65, 73, 74 Revocable Trust Rhematoid Arthritis Ride Sharing...53 Rubella S Salt...36, 119, 132 Saturated Fat Seizures Senior Apartment Complexes...67, 75 Sexually Transmitted Disease Shoe Fit Shortness of Breath...107, 108, 139 Skin Cancer...146, 154, 155 Sleep Apnea Sleep Disorders Sleeping...156, 157, 188, 196 Smoking...107, 120, 122 Social Security...21, 82, 83, 89, 142, 171 Social Workers...43 Sodium...36, 118 Speech Therapy...84, 136, 148 State Unit on Aging...2 Stomach Cramps Stool...112, 113 Strength Exercises Stress...40, 80, 109, 139, 140, 154, 158, 159, 171, 203, 204, 205 Strokes...18, 80, 109, 118, 131, 136, 137, 139, 140, 160, 162, 203, 204, 297, 300 Sugar...110, 117, 118, 119, 132, 135 Sun Exposure Supplemental Insurance...85 Swallowing Sweating...139, 203, 204 Systolic Pressure T Tax Exemption...64, 72 Tetanus Tobacco...116, 124, 139, 140, 156, 160 Tooth Decay Transportation...5, 17, 25, 26, 35, 39, 47, 48, 50, 52, 53, 84, 67, 86, 191, 200, 279, 51, 299 Trembling Trusts Tuberculosis...153, 161 Tumors U Urinary Incontinence Urine...109, 114, 143, 144, 152 V Vaccinations...90, 124, 142 Vegetables...119, 130, 131, 132 Virus...103, 124, 125, 198 Vision Loss Vitamin Deficiency Volunteers...4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 19, 44, 53, 54, 78, 150, 168, 172, 184, 190, 217 Vomiting...128, 196, 201, 204 W Water.112, 114, 119, 125, 126, 128, 131, 135, 143, 177, 166, 193, 194, 195, 198, 199, 201, 204, 205 Weatherization...76, 178 Weight Loss...108, 113, 117, 131, 132, 143, 161, 163, 167 Weight Management Wheezing...107, 108

129 index Wills...190, 209, 213 Wrinkles Wrists...106, 111 X X-Ray...146, 161 Z Zinc

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