AARP:
nonprofit, nonpartisan, social welfare organization to address aging, retirement, positive morale, geriatrics, discounts & networking. aarp.org – Statewide 888-687-2277
Alliance for Aging:
The Area Agency on Aging has information about resources for seniors and under 65 disabled. allianceforaging.org – Countywide 786-862-6078; Aging & Disability Resource Center 305-670-4357
Compassionate Care Hospice:
Providing hospice and palliative care services. amedisys.com – Countywide 786-329-4035
Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program (EHEAP):
Assistance for home energy emergencies to qualified, low income households with at least one person age 60 or older. allianceforaging.org – Countywide 305-670-4357 or 800-963-5337
Florida DCF- Adult Protective Services:
Protective services for elderly & disabled adults, protective payee accounts, supportive services. myflfamilies.com – Statewide 800-962-2873
JOY Center (Just Older Youth, Inc.):
The teen center for people over 50. Programs and services meet social and emotional needs, promote mental and physical wellness, and stimulate creativity and intellectual interests. justolderyouthinc.org – Upper Keys
Kindred Hospice:
Hospice care and Memory Care Program for Alzheimers and other forms of dementia. kindredhealthcare.com – Upper Keys 305-451-7005, 866-546-3733
Monroe County Nutrition Program:
Congregate meals/ nutrition sites, home delivered meals, Senior Centers, community volunteer opportunities. monroecounty-fl.gov – Key West 305-292-4522
Monroe County Social Services:
On-going emergency food assistance, home delivered meals, homemaking, respite, personal care, chores, computers and wifi. monroecounty-fl.gov – Countywide 305-292-4408
Monroe County Transit:
Senior and disability-related transportation program, no fee for citizens 60 and older, door-to-door services, do not provide transport from Key-to-Key except in the Middle Keys. monroecounty-fl.gov/142/Transportation – Key West 305-292-4424
National Council on Aging’s Benefits Enrollment Center:
Assistance applying for SNAP food assistance, Medicaid, and Medicare Savings Program. https://becs.benefitscheckup.org/welcome – Countywide 305-671-6356; Spanish 305-671-6376
Older Americans Advisory Board:
Provides the Monroe County Board of Commissioners input on local issues affecting older residents. monroecounty-fl.gov – Countywide 305-853-0907
Parkinson's Support Group:
Monthly Key West Support Group meetings, call for information. Key West 305-395-2897
Poinciana Gardens Senior Community:
Independent and assisted living studio, 1 or 2 bedroom units for seniors over 50. KeyWestSeniorLiving.com – Key West 305-440-3191
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP):
Volunteer matched with an agency of their choice to use their talents and build social network. nationalservice.gov/programs/senior-corps – 800-942-2677
Senior Companions Program:
Senior companions 55 and older help adults who have difficulty with tasks such as shopping and paying bills. nationalservice.gov/programs/senior-corps – 800-942-2677
SHINE- Florida SHIP/SMP:
Free and unbiased info about Medicare and related plans, plan comparison, appeals and more. floridashine.org – Countywide 305-671-6356; Spanish 305-671-6376
VITAS Healthcare:
Hospice care and related services. vitas.com – Upper Keys 305-853-0367
