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Al’z Place provides adult day care for people 28+ with Alzheimer’s disease or severe memory impairment. The adult program is available five days per week, eight hours per day.
The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Explore resources and on-demand webinars to assist faculty and staff who fulfill the role of a caregiver.
The mission of Elder Options is to ensure that communities have a trusted and unbiased place to turn for information, resources and assistance.
The mission of ElderCare of Alachua County is to be an advocate for the elderly and provide services that will build capacity, maximize independence and enrich the quality of life for the seniors in Alachua County.
The mission of Findhelp is to connect all people and the programs that serve them, with dignity and ease. Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.
The Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders, or SHINE Program provides health insurance information and free, unbiased, and confidential counseling assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers.
Learn about the legal documents you should have in place as a caregiver from UFSelect Preferred Legal attorneys Elizabeth Kominsky and Brian Samuels.
This toolkit provides resources to support individuals in navigating some of life’s most common challenges.