Alzheimer’s Association – 1-800-772-8672
www.alz.org
Support Groups. Respite Care
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Elder Helpline – 1-800-963-5337
www.agingflorida.com
A referral help line.
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H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center – 1-800-456-3434
www.moffitt.org
Cancer center and research
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Hillsborough County Aging Services – 813-272-5250
www.hillsboroughcounty.org/aging
Social and health services to older adults; Adult day care centers for county residents
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Lifepath Hospice – 1-800-355-8170 or 1-800-209-2200
www.lifepath-hospice.org
Provides palliative care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses and end- of-life issues in Hillsborough, Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties
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Long Term Care Diversion Program – Admissions: 813-631-5300 State of Florida Elder Affairs C.A.R.E.S.
www.elderaffairs.state.fl.us
The Long-Term Care Community Diversion Program (Diversion) is designed to provide home and community based services to older persons assessed as being frail, functionally impaired and at risk of nursing home placement. An array of Long-Term care services, Medicaid covered medical services and Medicare services are coordinated and delivered through managed care organizations (MCOs) contracted with the Department. Diversion provides these alternatives at a cost less than Medicaid nursing home care. These services include services offered by Home Instead.
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Meals on Wheels – 813-238-8410
www.mowaa.org
Provides home-delivered meal services to people in need.
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Medicare & Medicare HMO’s – 1-800-633-4227
www.medicare.gov or www.mymedicare.gov
Medicare pays for in-home skilled services such as therapy and wound care as prescribed by the patient’s physician. Currently, Medicare or Medicare HMO’s do not pay for non-medical in home care.
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Medicaid Waiver Programs – Admissions: 813-631-5300 State of Florida Elder Affairs C.A.R.E.S.
www.doh.state.fl.us
A Florida Medicaid Waiver is a tool used by the state to get matching federal Medicaid funds. Florida Medicaid Waiver Programs provide services typically not covered by Medicaid. These programs specifically address funding services to Floridians eligible for Medicaid who require a nursing-home level of care. Florida Medicaid Waiver Programs provide community- and home-based services so that Medicaid recipients can live independently and safely at home or in the community rather than in institutions. These services include the services offered by Home Instead.
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USF Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute – 1-800-453-4563
www.health.usf.edu/nocms/byrd
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USF Suncoast Alzheimer’s & Gerontology Center – 1-800-633-4563
www.health.usf.edu/medicine/suncoastalzheimers
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Veteran’s Benefits – 813-975-2181
www.hillsboroughcounty.org/veteransaffairs
Veterans Affairs is a Hillsborough County agency that assists all Veterans, their dependents and survivors in accessing federal, state, and local benefits. VA reimburses Veterans for various medical needs, including in-home care, such as services offered by Home Instead Senior Care.
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Wheelchair Transportation
Hartline 813-254-4278
Sunshine Line – Share A Van 813-272-7272
