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Senior Services

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-corps800-942-2677

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-corps800-942-2677  

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