Knowledge Base

Caregiver Resources

        Senior Friendship Centers Caregiver Resource Center:  Provides a one-stop, system to access community resources.  Monthly newsletter highlights, caregiver educational programs and support groups.  Trained volunteers are available to offer information and advice on issues regarding caregiving.  http://friendshipcenters.org

Sarasota 9am-2pm M-F                                       Venice: 10am-3pm M-F

1820 Brother Geene Way                                    2350 Scenic Dr.

Sarasota, FL 34236                                                Venice, FL 34293

941-556-3268                                                         941-584-0071

Alzheimer’s Association Florida Gulf Coast:  Provides individual and family consultations for caregivers to help families develop a plan of care.  Free caregiver training classes offered monthly.  Emergency Respite services are available in certain circumstances.  Several monthly Caregiver Support Groups meet in the local area.  http://www.alz/org/flgulfcoast

Sarasota/Manatee Office

3277 A Fruitville Rd. Ste 1

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-3645-8883--  24 hr confidential Helpline: 800-272-3900

JFCS-Jewish Family/Children’s Services:  Provides assessment/counseling, educational seminars, caregiver training, caregiver support groups and respite services.  www.jfcs-cares.org

266 Fruitville Rd.

Sarasota, FL 34237

941-364-7560 caregiver helpline   email: info@jfcs-cares.org

VA Caregiver Support:  Provides financial assistance for in-home care, day care or assisted living to eligible Veterans or their widowed spouse.  Local county staff are available to assist with eligibility and explain services available.

Sarasota County Veterans Office                       Manatee County Veterans Office

1660 Ringling Blvd.                                                1112 Manatee Ave. W.

Sarasota, FL 34236                                                Bradenton, FL 34205

941-861-2899                                                         941-749-3030

Tidewell Hospice:  Provides educational programming, grief support, volunteer services to those providing care to individuals with life limiting illness.  http://www.tidewell.org

5955 Rand Blvd.

Sarasota, FL 34238

941-552-7500

Florida Elder Helpline:  Provides information and referral to local resources for those caring for an older adult.  Provides access to subsidized in-home care for eligible elders.     800-963-5337