Joe's Club - Adult Day Health Care - Facilities in Melbourne,
Titusville and Micco take a personalized approach to caring for club members and caregivers. Under the direction of qualified
staff and trained volunteers, members enjoy therapeutic physical, social and mental activities. Partial funding and limited
transportation available for qualified applicants.
Project R.E.L.I.E.F. - Respite Care for the Homebound - This service is provided for the caregivers
who are caring for a loved one who is homebound. The volunteer comes into the home and stays with the client while the
caregiver runs errands, meets appointments or just gets a few hours away from the caregiving responsibilities. This
services is FREE!
Training
- Conducted by a Public Health Education Specialist, Masters Level. Family
trainings consist of three 3-hour blocks. Call for times and location, materials provided. No fee for Family Caregivers. Professionals
call for details.
Support Groups - Support groups Available throughout Brevard
for caregivers, family and friends of those with dementia. Support groups offer understanding and acceptance, as well as practical
information on aging and dementia. Free.
The Elder Hour Radio Show - A weekly talk radio show from 9-10 AM on
Thursdays addresses aging with dignity. A rotating panel of experts includes a nursing home, assisted living facility, funeral
home, hospital, medical group, retirement counseling and much more.
Community Education - Educational Workshops for the caregiver, facilitator,
volunteer and professional are provided, A Speaker's Bureau is available to local civic groups, schools and businesses.
Information is also disseminated through local public libraries. Brochures and pamphlets pertaining to dementia are available.
Free.
Wanderer's Identification Program - An Identification bracelet or necklace, underwritten by Walgreen's Pharmacy, provides a phone
number that is connected to a database of information to facilitate the return of the Alzheimer's patient. Free.
