Special Care for Adults Age 60 and Older in Glades and Hendry counties

Through Hope Connections, hundreds of adults in Glades and Hendry counties receive special kinds of help in their daily lives. The program, sponsored by the State of Florida Area Agency on Aging and Hope Hospice and Community Services, coordinates services and resources to qualifying adults.

Services may include:
Personal Care and Medical Equipment
Clients with certain medical conditions may require specialized equipment and supplies to effectively manage their illness. Case managers also provide assistance and management of routine care.

Transportation
Mass transportation may be provided to and from clinics or physician’s offices, community services, essentials errands, shopping, etc.

Nutritious Meals
Home Delivered Meals
Hope Connections helps the homebound continue to live independently by delivering meals. These nutritious meals are essential for health and well-being and are provided with the added benefit of daily human contact. In addition to fighting malnutrition, home delivered meals also alleviate loneliness, anxiety and depression.

Congregate Meal Sites
For those who enjoy dining and socializing with others, hot nutritious lunches are also served at Hope Connections’ meal sites, in a comfortable group setting.

Personal Emergency Response System
This resource allows frail clients to remain at home alone more safely.

Homemaking, Chores & Household Tasks
Our staff can arrange for household chores, including bed making, dusting, dishwashing, vacuuming and more. We may also coordinate yard work, lifting and moving, and simple household repairs. In some cases, home modifications can be made to ensure older adult’s safety and well-being.

Counseling
Aging presents challenges such as the loss of loved ones and the loss of independence. Counseling can help clients cope with periods of depression and anxiety.

If you or someone you know could benefit from Hope Connections, please call the Elder Helpline at (866) 413-5337.