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
Chapters Health Hospice of South Florida
Not-for-Profit Community-based home hospice serving the entire Keys, Key Largo to Key West. Services provided wherever individual calls ‘home’ – private homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Also offering free bereavement counseling, the Veterans and First Responders End of Life Valor Program, special needs provisions for hospice patients and families, End of Life Wish Fulfillment and other needs as identified. chaptershealth.org/ - Countywide, 305-396-8100, 866-204-8611
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
The Keys For Healing Bereavement Support Group
Free support group for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. On zoom every second and fourth Thursday of each month 10am-11am. Register by calling (305) 396-8100 or email.
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
Key West Support Group meetings, call for information. facebook.com/parkinsonskeywest/ – 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
