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Orlando, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Winter Park, Kissimmee and surrounding areas

I got to a point where I didn't like driving or running errands by myself. Now, thanks to my CAREGiver Susan, I don't put off getting the things I need and I actually enjoy getting out.

— Ruth, Florida
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Senior Care Issues Families Face

The issues outlined below impact the lives of seniors every day and are just a few of the reasons that families look to Home Instead Senior Care to meet their home care needs.

211 Hotline

Looking for affordable housing, quality day care or utility
assistance? Are you dealing with a personal crisis, struggling with thoughts of suicide or seeking help with an aging parent?
 
Simply dial, 2-1-1, United Way’s free, 24-hour information and referral helpline which links people in need with assistance from more than 2,000 local health and human service programs. Staffed 24-hours per day by caring, highly trained, multilingual operators, 2-1-1 is your connection to finding help.
 
Orange/Seminole/Osceola
211 Community Resources
Heart of Florida United Way
1940 Traylor Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32804
Phone: Dial 2-1-1 or 407-839-HELP (4357)
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Elder Affairs

Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the primary state agency administering human services programs to benefit Florida's elders.
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Seminole County Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels, Etc.
2801 S. Financial Ct.
Sanford, FL 32773
Phone: 407-333-8877
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Seniors First

Seniors First offers many services that help frail seniors retain their independence and self esteem so that they can remain in their own homes. Each client is assigned a Care Manager who assesses their needs and monitors their care on a monthly basis.
 
Trained staff and volunteers provide assistance to seniors who are physically and/or financially unable to repair their homes. Includes minor plumbing, carpentry, and exterior painting is available. We also work to lower seniors power bills and increase their comfort by installing ceiling fans, replacing windows, screens, and doors.
 
Seniors First manages the Meals on Wheels program. They provide nutritious meals, warm conversation and regular safety checks are provided to homebound seniors living in Orange County.
 
Seniors First, Inc./Community Care for the Elderly
5395 L.B. McLeod Rd.
Orlando, FL 32811
Phone: 407-292-0177
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Woman enjoying a glass of red wine

Research: Red Wine Can Suppress Abnormal Cell Formation

Aging is often considered a time of loss as seniors must give up some of what they may have enjoyed in their younger years. Wine may be one of those habits that to have gone by the wayside. But research has revealed that seniors don’t need to give everything up. Some things, in moderation, can actually be a benefit.Read More

Senior couple smiling

Caregivers May Slow Alzheimer’s Decline

Family caregivers play a crucial role in helping those with Alzheimer's disease remain safe at home. The stress on family caregivers who are caring for a loved one can be as devastating as the disease itself, which is why family caregivers must seek out support.Read More

Caretaker helping senior woman with walker

Hip Surgery, Companionship, Help Seniors Do More

Older adults may become discouraged when their bodies begin to wear out. Family caregivers, too, could feel the effects of these ailments as more of the care begins to fall on them. Family caregivers can encourage their loved ones to seek help and support from pain, no matter what their age.Read More

Senior woman

Alzheimer’s Disease a Growing Concern for Boomers

It's one of the most devastating illnesses of our time to impact seniors and their loved ones. Alzheimer's disease can rob older adults of their pasts and futures. But help and hope are available for seniors suffering from Alzheimer's disease as well as their family caregivers.Read More

Senior man shopping for fruit

Studies Point to Factors That May Lower Prostate Cancer Risk

Practicing healthy habits is one way to prevent diseases that become more prevalent with aging. A little information as well as the support of a family or professional caregiver can go a long way toward keeping older adults healthy. Read More

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