Brevard County, FL Resources
Senior Resource Alliance Brevard County
Website: https://www.seniorresourcealliance.org
Phone: 1-800-963-5337
Description: The designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for Central Florida, including Brevard County. They provide referrals to local resources for senior housing, transportation, home-delivered meals, caregiver support, and elder abuse prevention services.
Aging Matters in Brevard
Website: https://agingmattersbrevard.org/
Phone: 321-806-3791
Description: A community-based organization offering programs such as Meals on Wheels, senior transportation services, home care assistance, and support groups for caregivers. They also provide resources for navigating healthcare and housing options.
Brevard County Housing and Human Services
Website: https://www.brevardfl.gov/HumanServices
Phone: 321-633-2007
Description: Offers programs that assist seniors with affordable housing, utility bill payment assistance, and access to healthcare. They also provide information on local aging services and community resources.
One Senior Place
Website: https://www.oneseniorplace.com/
Phone: 321-751-6771
Description: A senior resource center located in Viera, Florida. It serves as a hub for seniors and their families, providing access to healthcare providers, legal and financial advisors, educational seminars, and recreational activities.
Feature & Benefit
Website: https://hf.org/aging_services/
Phone: 321-434-4335
Description: Part of the Health First healthcare network, this service focuses on geriatric care and memory support. They offer evaluations, counseling, and specialized care for individuals with dementia or other cognitive impairments. They also provide education and resources for caregivers.
National Resources
General Support & Information
Eldercare Locator
Website: https://eldercare.acl.gov
Phone: 1-800-677-1116
Description: Free nationwide service connecting older adults, caregivers, and families with local agencies offering meal delivery, transportation, and in-home care support.
AARP Caregiving Resource Center
Website: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/
Description: Offers articles, tools, and guides on caregiving, financial planning, and finding care facilities. Advocates for policies benefiting seniors and caregivers.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Website: https://www.caregiver.org/
Description: Provides online training, webinars, legal/financial advice, and a resource directory for caregivers.
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Website: https://www.ncoa.org/
Description: Offers tools for assessing long-term care needs, Medicare guides, and financial assistance programs through their BenefitsCheckUp tool.
Caregiver Action Network (CAN)
Website: https://www.caregiveraction.org/
Description: Free education, peer support, and resources for family caregivers, including tips on financial planning and managing caregiver stress.
Aging Life Care (ALC)
Phone: 1-502-881-8008
Website: https://www.aginglifecare.org/
Description: Provides geriatric care management, including evaluations of care providers and facilities, financial/legal issue resolution, and crisis management.
Care Facilities & Services
Medicare.gov Nursing Home Compare
Website: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/
Description: Search and compare nursing homes, home health agencies, and other care facilities based on quality ratings and safety inspections.
The Green House Project
Website: https://thegreenhouseproject.org/
Description: Promotes small, home-like care facilities focusing on personalized care and dignity.
Meals on Wheels America
Website: https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/
Description: Provides nutritious meals and friendly visits to older adults nationwide, helping maintain independence.
Leading Age
Website: https://www.leadingage.org/
Description: Represents aging services providers and offers resources for finding trusted care providers.
National Pace Association
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Website: https://www.npaonline.org/
Description: Offers medical and social services to older adults to help them remain in their communities.
Advocacy & Ombudsman Services
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Website: https://theconsumervoice.org/
Phone: 1-202-332-2275
Description: Advocates for quality care and resolves complaints about substandard care services in every state.
National Pace Association
Website: https://www.n4a.org/
Phone: 1-202-872-0888
Description: Connects older adults with local services and information to help them live independently.
Caregiver-Focused Tools & Resources
National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC)
Website: https://www.caregiving.org/
Description: Offers resources like toolkits, research reports, and advocacy opportunities for family caregivers.
ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
Website: https://archrespite.org/
Description: Maintains a database of respite care providers across the U.S. to give family caregivers a much-needed break.
Specialized Caregiver Support
Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Program
Website: https://www.caregiver.va.gov/
Description: Offers training, counseling, financial assistance, and respite care for veterans and their caregivers.
Alzheimer’s Association
Website: https://www.alz.org/
Phone/24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900
Description: Provides support, education, and care planning for individuals with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.
Government & Research-Based Resources
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Website: https://www.nia.nih.gov/
Description: Offers reliable research and educational materials on aging, caregiving, and long-term care options.
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Website: https://acl.gov/
Description: Federal agency supporting older adults with programs like elder justice initiatives, caregiver support, and community living assistance.
Office:
1353 N Courtenay Pkwy Suite N
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Call:
321-877-0055
Email: [email protected]
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