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Four Trusted Resources Every Senior Should Know

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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.

Sometimes knowing where to turn is half the battle.

  • 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.

Independence & Non-Affiliation Notice

The Free Library for Seniors is an independently owned and operated educational and informational resource serving seniors in St. Johns County, Florida. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or otherwise associated with the St. Johns County Public Library System, St. Johns County Government, or any governmental agency. References to St. Johns County identify the geographic area served and do not imply any official relationship or endorsement.