Alzheimer’s Project
The Alzheimer’s Project, located in Tallahassee provides comfort, support, and assistance to persons with memory disorders and their caregivers. It serves the Big Bend community of Florida through education and training, in-home respite, support groups, counseling, referral to community resources, and recovery of wanderers through the Project Lifesaver program. Services are free of charge. www.alzheimersproject.org / 850 386 2778
Area Agency on Aging for North Florida
Serves as the designated Aging Resource Center for the Panhandle and Big Bend areas. Consumers, families and caregivers can access the Aging Resource Center in their community by calling the Elder Helpline. www.aaanf.org / 800 963 5337
Florida Adult Day Services Association (FADSA)
Provides leadership, education, planning, and development of adult day services across Florida. FADSA promotes quality day services, respite programs, adult day health centers, and education, training, and advocacy within the long-term care industry. www.fadsafl.org
Florida Council on Aging
Serves Florida's aging interests through education, information-sharing, and advocacy. Founded in 1955, it is Florida's only statewide association representing virtually all aging interests and disciplines. www.fcoa.org / 850 222 8877
Florida Department of Elder Affairs (FDEA)
A comprehensive listing of Alzheimer’s and dementia care resources throughout Florida including memory disorder clinics, model daycare, the Alzheimer’s Rural Care Healthline, Respite Services for Caregiver Relief, and links to Alzheimer’s disease information. elderaffairs.state.fl.us/english/alz.php / 850 414 2000
Florida Hospice and Palliative Care Association (FHPC)
FHPC is a not-for-profit organization representing Florida’s hospice programs. Its mission is to ensure access to hospice care, and it advocates for the needs of those in the final phases of life. www.floridahospices.org / 800 282 6560
Florida Telecommunications Relay (FTRI)
A statewide nonprofit organization that administers the Specialized Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program for citizens of Florida who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, and speech impaired. Responsible for the education and promotion of the Florida Relay Service. www.ftri.org / 888 554 1151
Memory Disorder Clinic at the Tallahassee Memorial Neuroscience Center
A team of memory disorder specialists who provide a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation for persons concerned about memory problems. www.tmh.org 850 431 5037