Sometimes knowing where to turn is half the battle. These four nonprofit and public-service organizations provide seniors and caregivers with trusted information, practical assistance, health resources and connections to programs that can make navigating the challenges of aging easier.
St. Johns County Council on Aging (COA)
Provides St. Johns County seniors and caregivers with Meals on Wheels, transportation, senior centers, memory services, adult day care, caregiver support and programs promoting independence.
Jax Hope
Supports people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers throughout North Florida through education, advocacy, support groups, exercise and wellness programs, medical resources, and community connections designed to improve quality of life.
ElderSource
Northeast Florida’s Area Agency on Aging, connecting seniors, adults with disabilities and caregivers to free information, Medicare counseling, long-term care resources, caregiver support and community services.
MedlinePlus
A free, advertising-free service of the National Library of Medicine providing trusted, easy-to-understand information about diseases, medications, medical tests, treatments and health and wellness.