For additional resources, contact the Elder Helpline at
1-800-963-5337
Resources are listed alphabetically
Helpline – 800-272-3900
Services: Nation-wide
Central and North Florida Chapter | 407-543-9429 | lctaylor@alz.org
The Alzheimer’s Association® is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research.” The Alzheimer’s Association provides “education and support to the millions who face dementia every day, while advancing critical research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure. We provide care and support to all those facing Alzheimer’s and other dementia.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center
https://adrccares.org/adrc-events/
Agency Telephone: 407-436-7750
1410 Gene St, Winter Park, FL 32789
For 40 years the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center (ADRC) has provided care partners with support, education, and resources. We understand the challenges and complexities of navigating this journey and are committed to empowering those impacted by dementia-related diseases with the knowledge and tools they need to live with dignity and purpose. While our service area started as the Central Florida area, our impact has reached worldwide, thanks to advancements in technology.
Our mission is to foster a supportive community where care partners and persons living with any form of dementia are empowered through creative evidence-based education, empathetic emotional support, and research opportunities.
914-589-2004
sue@cflewybody.org
Services: Greater Florida
We provide people living with Lewy Body Dementia and their care partners and families with support, education, and resources while building relationships with healthcare professionals to foster early diagnosis and treatment.
ClinCloudResearch.com/contact-us/
Events page: ClinCloudResearch.com/events/
Maitland Clinic – (407) 636-4031 – 1551 Sandspur Rd, Maitland, FL 32751
Melbourne Clinic – (407) 680-0534 – 7000 Spyglass Ct. Suite 130, Viera, FL 32940
info@myclincloud.net
Service Area: Orange, Brevard, Seminole, Osceola and Lake Counties
ClinCloud, a Prolerity Clinical Research Company, is a clinical research company established in 2017. ClinCloud was founded with the mission of bringing communities together to inspire medical discoveries for tomorrow’s future through education and technological advances.
ClinCloud’s team is comprised of some of the industries’ most innovative leaders who collectively have over 40 years of clinical trial experience in patient recruitment and retention. The team is dedicated to filling the gap between the community and effective clinical trial enrollment. Current studies include Alzheimer’s disease, fatty liver disease, gastroparesis and more. Free memory and liver screens are conducted daily by appointment.
407-996-8588 or 407-996-9770
cfldfd01@gmail.com
Service Area: Orange and Seminole Counties
Dementia-friendly Dining restaurants are food service establishments that provide friendly, safe and enjoyable places where families and friends may bring their Loved Ones who are living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Restaurant staff are trained to understand the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia and can provide a memorable experience for both the caregiver and the individual being cared for. The benefit to families is that sharing a meal out of the house reduces isolation, increases social contact, encourages opportunities for engagement, stimulation, and communication and creates memories that will be shared among families and friends. Compassion, understanding, and a more relaxed and enjoyable meal is a joy for all! Do you currently have any family members or friends who are living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia? Bring them out and enjoy a meal at one of the growing lists of Dementia-friendly Dining sites throughout Central Florida.
Florida Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence (FACE)
1-800-963-5337
FACE@elderaffairs.org
Service Range: All of Florida
FACE Care Navigators assist family caregivers who care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in connecting to community resources and services. We assist family caregivers in navigating through the challenges of caregiving for a loved one with dementia, using a wholistic and proactive approach. Our Care Navigators connect family caregivers to an array of resources and services that include the following: applying for assistance through their local Area Agency on Aging (to apply for respite/home services, Meals on Wheels, utility subsidies, etc.), Memory Disorder Clinics, The Florida Brain Bank program, counseling/coaching through our partners with Navigating Aging Needs (NAN), in-person and virtual caregiver support groups, food pantries, and to community events/workshops. We also educate and provide information on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias, advance directives, guardianship, legal aids/financial advisors, Social Security Disability, Veterans Affairs benefits and services, and how to apply for Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP. Caring for a loved one with dementia is a unique and all-encompassing caregiving experience and our Care Navigators aim to address those wide-ranging aspects in a supportive and thoughtful manner.
Heart of Caregiving
407-304-6534
Toni@HOCToni.com
Services: Nation-Wide
Toni Gitles started Heart of Caregiving , after taking care of her mother for 14 years, feeling exhausted, and wondering if a caregiver’s journey couldn’t be much easier. She realized the need to help family caregivers overcome the stress and negativity of caregiving, develop a support community so they do not feel alone, and find meaning and resilience in this life-changing journey. Toni helps families solve their biggest worries and concerns and not only helps caregivers turn overwhelm and chaos into control, but also find peace of mind, love and light, throughout not only the best of times, but the worst of times.
3201 Rolling Hills Lane Knoxville, TN 37931
Services: Nation-Wide
Supporting education by providing grade-appropriate books on Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other disabilities to public libraries and students in Title I schools.
407-254-9604
12050 East Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32826
Services: Orange County
The Orange County Office on Aging is dedicated to supporting seniors and caregivers throughout our increasingly diverse cultural community. The Office on Aging offers a wide range of programs, activities and resources to facilitate and support the desires of our residents to successfully age in place. By promoting community engagement and providing connection to essential services, the Office on Aging continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to enhancing the well-being of older adults throughout Orange County.
Right at Home Orlando, In Home Care and Assistance
407-757-0981 (available 24/7)
711 W Colonial Drive Orlando FL 32804
Service Range: Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties
At Right at Home Orlando, we specialize in providing care for individuals with Parkinson’s, dementia, and other conditions requiring specialized support. Our services range from hourly care to 24/7 live-in care, ensuring that you or your loved one can continue to live comfortably in a familiar environment, whether that be at home or elsewhere. We also have expertise in navigating the complexities of Long Term Care Insurance and the claims process. From assisting with daily tasks like medication reminders and meal preparation to grooming and transportation to medical appointments, our personalized caregiving services are designed to meet the unique needs of every individual.
Our caregivers at Right at Home are not only trained professionals but also our direct employees, ensuring a trusted and reliable standard of care. We are dedicated to providing exceptional assistance in a variety of settings, whether that be at home, in an independent living community, or an assisted living facility. With a focus on person-centered care, our tailored approach means we provide the right support for each individual, allowing them to navigate life with confidence and dignity.
Right at Home Orlando’s services are covered by Veterans Affairs Home Health program, Seniors First, Workers Comp Insurance, Adult Back Up Care Benefits and accepts most Medicare Advantage plans.
Right at Home Orlando, In Home Care and Assistance
1-800-963-5337
8928 Brittany Way Tampa, Fl 33619
Services: Polk, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, and Manatee counties
Senior Connection Center is a nonprofit (Area Agency on Aging) dedicated to helping older adults and persons with disabilities live with independence and dignity for over 40 years. The organization’s staff of volunteers and professionals work closely with seniors, their families, and caregivers, to help identify and locate the services they need. This includes sharing information and referrals through the Elder HelpLine, providing unbiased Medicare education and guidance through the SHINE department, assisting individuals in accessing low- and no-cost services through state and federal programs overseen by Senior Connection Center, and more.
407-423-5311
1524 Formosa Avenue, Winter Park Florida 32789
Services: Orlando
Adult Day Care – Share the Care operates four licensed Adult Day Care Health Centers in Orange and Seminole Counties. These centers are licensed and overseen by the State of Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration. The centers provide safe and compassionate care for adults over 18 years old. Each center has a nurse to monitor clients’ non-acute medical needs. These centers are open Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. Visit our website for center locations. Behavioral Health Services – Share the Care engages a team of qualified and compassionate therapists. We offer one-hour virtual individual counseling sessions on a weekly basis. Caregiver webinars and education opportunities, and a caregiver support group are also available.
– Professional Case Managers are available to support caregivers as they navigate through their caregiving journey, offering helpful guidance, direction and community resources.
– For those who are homebound, a trained companion can provide fun and interactive hands-off care while the family caregiver attends to their own needs. In-home respite care will allow you to take a break, run errands, or visit with friends. This service is available for 4 hours a day, 1 day a week. FL AHCA # 236596
– Share the Care has arrangements with Assisted Living Facilities in Orange and Seminole counties for several overnight stays per year for your loved one at a facility you select from our list. This service is available if you have a medical emergency, death in the family, or just need a brief vacation.
– Share the Care provides a variety of caregiver focused educational events throughout the year to help develop skills that promote wellness on your caregiving journey. Programs include the Caregiver Forum, Caregiver Brunch, Caregiver Cabinet trip to the Capital, webinar series, and much more.
– CareVirtue is a growing digital health platform with a focus on supporting family care teams. Once you initiate services with Share the Care, you will be enrolled onto the Share the Care CareVirtue platform and have access to all the features available through this site.
USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute
Main: (813) 396-0606
Clinic:(813) 821-8086
Caregiver Programs: (813) 396-0635
4001 E. Fletcher Avenue Tampa, FL 33613
Services: Tampa
The USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute is dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of Alzheimer’s and related disorders. With highly qualified researchers, scientists, doctors, clinicians and educators, the Institute is at the forefront of Alzheimer’s research and care.
The institute is a center of excellence at USF Health that provides compassionate patient care, performs cutting edge research and delivers quality caregiver support and public and professional education