resources
Resources to help family caregivers succeed in their
Caregiving roles
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Community Partners
- Florida Department of Elder Affairs Learn More
- Senior Resource Alliance Learn More
- AARP Learn More
- ADRC Learn More
- AdventHealth Memory Clinic 407-392-9237
- Center for Independent Living Learn More
- Meals on Wheels Learn More
- Orlando Health Memory Disorder Clinic Learn More
- Seniors First Learn More
- Catholic Charities of Central Florida Learn More
- Jewish Family Services Learn More
- Seminole County Special Needs Shelters Learn More
- Orange County Special Needs Shelters Learn More
FAQS
Services provided by Licensed Center Nursing Staff & Trained Program Assistants. Adult Day Health, Hot Lunches and Snacks, Exercises, Music and Singing, Nutrition Education, Personal Care, Social Activities, Leisure Times and Rest Periods, Group and Independent Activities. Nurses are on staff to provide health monitoring including high blood pressure and diabetes management, administer medications, and assist with meals. We also provide showers at select centers. Additional costs do apply. ($15 for a shower).
We do not bill private health insurances. We accept the Long-Term Care Diversion Program. Long term care insurance does require prior approval before services can be initiated. Only select plans are accepted: Humana, Sunshine, Simply, Florida Community care, Seniors first CEE. Contact your long-term care insurance provider to see if they will cover adult day care. Medicare does not cover Adult Day Care cost. Private pay is accepted.
Share the Care has access to state and federal funding for those who qualify which can be assessed with a Share the Care case manager. Families may also private pay for services.
Yes, families may privately pay. Call us for details (407) 423-5311.
Eligibility to start services is- the client will not need more than a two person assist for daily tasks; must be able to bear weight to transfer safely if needed, no risk to themselves or others; and they must be 18+ years of age. A medical form completed by physician as well as proof of covid vaccination.
First, tour one of our centers to see if it is a good fit for you and your loved one. Click here for our center locations. You do not have to call to arrange a tour, but it would be helpful. We ask that you do not go between 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm as staff are helping clients with their lunch. The medical form given to you by the center staff should be completed by the doctor and returned to Share the Care. The center director will guide you from there on the next steps. For additional assistance with enrollment call 407-423-5311.
No, enrollment at one of the centers can happen as soon as the application process is complete.
Share the Care provides in home companion services based on eligible criteria. Behavioral Health Services including one-on-one counseling, caregiver support groups, and caregiver webinars are also available. Call 407-423-5311 for more info.
No, the Adult Day Care Centers are only open from 7am – 6pm. However, we may be able to provide overnight respite if funding is available. Please contact our case management team for information at 407-423-5311.
Share the Care provides in home companion services based on eligible criteria. However, we do not provide homemaker services in the home (cooking, cleaning, providing personal care, or taking loved around on errands).
Yes! Those who live outside of Orange and Seminole counties will not be eligible for subsidies but may use our services on a private-pay basis.
Share the Care does not provide transportation, but many of our clients use the Access Lynx bus service.
http://www.golynx.com/riding-lynx/access-lynx/program-eligibility.stml
Share the Care is not a homemaking agency and cannot perform activities such as running errands, doing chores, administering medication, take vitals, or bathing.
Share the Care does not provide weekend care, however your loved one may utilize overnight respite in a facility which is limited and must be approved form the case management department.
Caregiving with Faith
In 2017, Share the Care, Catholic Charites of Orlando, and the Orlando Diocese teamed up to create a program where faith communities can teach each other how to minister to their caregivers. Groups from a variety to faiths came together in a series of workshops highlighting information and best practices. A resource manual was created using this information.
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Do you represent a faith community interested in hosting an upcoming workshop or providing case studies for an upcoming workshop?
Are you interested in attending the next Caregiving with Faith workshop?