Family Caregiver Resources in Florida presented by ImagineCare

General Resources

GENERAL RESOURCE

AARP Florida

Offers resources and support for caregivers, including workshops, webinars, and online tools.

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GENERAL RESOURCE

Elder Affairs Florida

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs provides home and community-based services to seniors who are at risk of being placed into a long-term care facility because of their degree of frailty.

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GENERAL RESOURCE

Area Agency on Aging

Florida’s AAA is made up of 11 regional ADRCs. Each ADRC provides seniors and caregivers with information and access to local, state and federal long-term care resources.

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GENERAL RESOURCE

211

211 is a free 24-hour, telephone based service that connects callers with local health and human service agencies offering support with food, housing, employment, health care, crisis counseling and other needs.

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Caregiving 101

Strategies for Family Caregivers in Florida

Family caregivers in Florida face a distinctive set of challenges rooted in the state's geographical and socio-cultural characteristics. From dealing with hurricanes to managing caregiving roles in retirement...

Being Prepared - Challenges Faced by Family Caregivers in Florida

Being a family caregiver in Florida comes with its own set of challenges. From the yearly hurricane seasons to dealing with language barriers and transitioning from retirement...

Agencies to Know in Florida

Each of these agencies plays a significant role in supporting caregivers in Florida, providing resources, services, education, and community connections to enhance the caregiver's ability to provide care while also tending to their own needs.

Medicaid Redetermination - What it is and how to complete the process

As the pandemic’s influence on policies subsides our community will be impacted. One such impact is the redetermination of Medicaid coverage. Individuals will once...

Developing Your Backup Plan - Your Continuity of Care Planning Guide

Proactively creating a planning document for times when you need to leave your loved one in the care of others can help reduce stress when those instances arise.Times such as...

Home Preparations

As a family caregiver, preparing the living space for the care recipient is crucial to ensure their safety, comfort, and well-being. This planning document aims to assist caregivers in systematically assessing and modifying the living space to meet the...

Symptoms 101

While each individual and condition is different, here we will look at the basics of understanding common symptoms family caregivers tend to encounter. This article aims to be a guiding light through this maze, providing family caregivers with a...

Talking to Providers: Using Your Outside Voice and Other Tips to Make Yourself Heard

As a family caregiver, you have the enormous responsibility of caring for a loved one, which often includes navigating the complex healthcare system and communicating...

Health Resources

HEALTH RESOURCE

Florida HealthFinder

FloridaHealthFinder, a service of the Agency for Health Care Administration, compares the quality and cost of different health care providers, including hospitals, nursing homes, hospice programs and physicians.

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HEALTH RESOURCE

Dementia Care Central

Provides assistance on Memory Care Information on costs, regulations and financial help for family caregivers and their loved ones.

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HEALTH RESOURCE

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program provides health insurance information and free, unbiased, and confidential counseling assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers.

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Caregiver Stories

Sunshine in Shadows: A Caregiver's Journey Through Alzheimer's in Florida

Lucas and his mother, Marianne, shared precious mornings playing golf at their home in Orlando. That is until Lucas noticed subtle signs of forgetfulness. Routine lapses grew...

A Gen Z Caregiver and Prostate Cancer

In Clearwater, Jake, at 21, faced a devastating blow when his father, Carlos, was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Overwhelmed with shock and emotion, Jake took charge of managing medical appointments, traveling...

Beyond the Hospital Walls: A Journey into Caregiving Complexity

In Tallahassee, Isabella faced a mix of joy and apprehension as her mother was discharged from the hospital after weeks of illness. Taking on the role of caregiver brought a...

Coping with a Sibling's Substance Use and Mental Health Challenges

Caring for her younger sibling, Landon, with Substance Use Disorder, has been a rollercoaster for Kiera. Landon's mental health challenges bring sudden bursts of...

Parenting a Child with Autism and Caring for an Aging Father

Lorena, a loving mother to three, faced the complexities of parenting a child with Autism and caring for her aging father. She moved back to Jacksonville to care for her Father. Juggling multiple responsibilities, Lorena...

Uncharted Love: Hope and Resilience with a Foster Child

Becky's world changed when the doctor diagnosed their foster child, Jordan, with Cerebral Palsy. The emotional impact was like an unpredictable rollercoaster ride, with shock, fear, and overwhelming love.

Blossoming Bonds: Becoming Foster Parents to Sisters

Mason and Lily became foster parents to sisters Rosalyn and Harper. They prepared their home in Osceola county and themselves by focusing on building trust, setting clear routines, and understanding the girls'...

Facing Uncertainty and a Heart Condition

Dante faced a life-altering moment as he stood by his weak and frail father in a Miami emergency room. His father's sudden collapse in the park led to a whirlwind of medical appointments and tests, leaving Dante...

Home & Community Based Resources

HOME & COMMUNITY BASED RESOURCE

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST)

FAAST provides Floridians free access to information, referral services, education programs and publications on topics related to disability rights, laws and policies and funding opportunities for assistive devices and durable medical equipment that are largely covered under Medicare and Medicaid.

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HOME & COMMUNITY BASED RESOURCE

Meals on Wheels

At the core of the Meals on Wheels service is a nutritious meal, companionship and a watchful eye on the health and safety of our seniors. For those who have trouble getting around, we bring the service to you. For those who can still venture out into their communities, we serve in gathering places, such as senior centers and community facilities.

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HOME & COMMUNITY BASED RESOURCE

Florida Seniors Guide

Information, Assistance and Resources for Florida Seniors

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Financial Resources

FINANCIAL RESOURCE

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The Food Assistance Program (SNAP) provides healthy food for people who have low income and limited assets to pay for food.

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FINANCIAL RESOURCE

Get Help Florida

The Get Help Florida assistance directory organizes hundreds of government resources by category, enabling Florida citizens and visitors to quickly and easily locate agencies that can assist them, no matter what their need.

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FINANCIAL RESOURCE

Florida Care Planning Council

Learn about Medicare, Medicaid, Community Aging Services, and Veterans Benefits for Seniors

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FINANCIAL RESOURCE

Florida Home care for the Elderly (HCE) Program

The Home Care for the Elderly program is a non-Medicaid program that provides compensation directly to the caregiver to assist in helping support low-income elderly loved ones in their homes.

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Legal Resources

LEGAL RESOURCE

Florida Senior Legal Helpline

The Florida Senior Legal Helpline provides free civil legal advice and brief services over the telephone to eligible Florida residents 60 years and older.

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LEGAL RESOURCE

The Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys

The pre-eminent organization of Florida elder law attorneys providing advocacy, education and action on behalf of seniors and people with disabilities.

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LEGAL RESOURCE

Florida Attorney General Senior Awareness

The Florida Attorney General's Office is committed to bringing to justice those who defraud and exploit our senior citizens.

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Workplace / Employer Resources

WORKPLACE / EMPLOYER RESOURCE

Employ Florida Silver Edition

The Kansas Department of Labor provides workers and employers with information and services that are accurate and timely, efficient and effective, fair and impartial. Administered by employees that understand the value and importance of public service to their fellow Kansans.

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WORKPLACE / EMPLOYER RESOURCE

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service and work-based job training program for older Americans.

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WORKPLACE / EMPLOYER RESOURCE

Employment Resources for Florida Seniors

Resources for seniors re-entering the workforce who reside in Florida

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Specific Audience Resources

SPECIFIC AUDIENCE RESOURCE

The Florida State University REACH Program

Provides resources for care partners and encourages caregivers learn more about community and web-based resources designed to help with unique issues faced by those caring for a friend or family member.

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SPECIFIC AUDIENCE RESOURCE

African-American Alzheimer’s Caregiver Training

Provides support to African American Alzheimer’s caregivers

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SPECIFIC AUDIENCE RESOURCE

Florida Dept. of Veteran Affairs

Provides Florida’s aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services.

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Foster Care Resources

FOSTER CARE RESOURCE

Florida Department of Children and Families

The Department of Children and Families Public Benefits and Assistance help promote strong and economically self-sufficient communities by determining eligibility for food, cash, and medical assistance for individuals and families in Florida.

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FOSTER CARE RESOURCE

Embrace Families

Embrace Families provides foster parents with the support and resources they need to succeed.

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FOSTER CARE RESOURCE

Ohio Grandparent Kinship Navigator

The Ohio Grandparent/Kinship Coalition (OGKC) is an organization consisting of kinship caregivers, kinship caregiver advocates and agencies throughout Ohio promoting education, advocacy, and connections to services for families.

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Intellectual or Developmental Disability Resources

IDD Resource

Florida Developmental Disabilities Resources Website

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Resources Website is a public reporting resource for individuals with developmental disabilities living in or moving to the State of Florida. The primary purpose of this Website is to help individuals with developmental disabilities find a provider who best meets their needs.

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IDD Resource

Florida Disability Resources and Advocacy Organizations

Many of these organizations work to address the unique needs associated with different disabilities, including but not limited to physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, and mental illness. Others focus on issues such as access to housing and legal assistance based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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IDD Resource

The Arc of Florida

Working with local, state, and national partners, The Arc of Florida advocates for local chapters, public policies, and high quality supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be fully included in all aspects of their community.

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