Elder Care Services, Inc.

Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesFlorida, United States51-200 Employees

Our Mission The Mission of Elder Care Services is to improve the Quality of Life for Seniors. Our Vision Elder Care Services, Inc. is the unquestioned leader in serving seniors in the Big Bend area. In 2013: 517 home-bound seniors received 75,552 meals through the Meals on Wheels program. 656 volunteers delivered a hot lunch to participants’ homes Monday through Friday, including holidays. 160 seniors enjoyed 40,186 lunches, along with social interaction and physical activities during the weekdays at the 8 Congregate Meal Sites. 562 frail seniors received 64,406 hours of In-Home and Community-Based Services, such as personal care, housekeeping help, medical transportation, crisis interventions, and professional care management. 23,504 hours of Alzheimer’s Respite Care was provided to 28 seniors through In-Home Services. 40 seniors (100% have psychological or physical impairments) who could no longer stay home alone spent 83,560 hours at the Elder Day Stay. Seniors who could not be left alone were cared for during the day in a safe, home-like atmosphere. 288 Retired and Senior Volunteers (RSVP) served over 45,147 hours filling various needs in their communities at nonprofit agencies, schools, health facilities, and government offices. 158 Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) volunteers tutored/mentored 221 pre-school, elementary & middle school students in 14 public schools throughout Leon and 14 surrounding counties. 104 Senior Companion Program (SCP) volunteers provide services in the homes of 212 elders in the Big Bend Region and provided over 87,818 hours of respite to more than 148 caregivers. 2,445 seniors received items such as ambulatory aids, adaptive medical equipment, blankets, heaters, fans, furniture, and groceries through ELDER CARE SERVICES, INC. for emergency aids. 321 seniors received Emergency Energy Assistance, averaging $265 per client including assistance with utility bills.

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