| The goal of the Senior Services Division is to help older residents lead happier, healthier, and more independent lives. The City has a Senior Services Coordinator who is available to help seniors find activities and services in and around Coral Gables. This assistance is also offered to younger residents who are caring for an elderly relative living elsewhere. The City organizes special senior outings and makes every effort possible to provide transportation or make other arrangements as needed so our services are accessible to all. Recently, the City collaborated with experts from the University of Miami to create a “needs assessment” of the elderly in Coral Gables. This study yielded valuable information that is being used to plan for future senior programs and facilities in the Gables. The City also counts on input from the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, a panel of residents who meet regularly to advise the City Commission on issues related to senior citizens. The Senior Services Coordinator maintains close ties with other organizations around South Florida that offer services for the elderly, and can make referrals where appropriate. For more information, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 305-460-5608. |
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Here are some of the things the Senior Services Division does for you: • Collaborates with the Center on Aging at the University of Miami on programs and services.• Organizes luncheons and other events of interest to Seniors. • Develops programming for seniors, such as classes, clubs and field trips. • Collaborates with the All States Friendship Club at the Coral Gables Youth Center. • Collaborates with the Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly, who provide volunteer transportation services to seniors. • Collaborates with organizations interested in developing Adult Living Facilities or similar projects in the City of Coral Gables. • Collaborates with members of the Coral Gables Police and Fire Departments on individual cases. • Collaborates with members of the Coral Gables Building & Zoning Department on individual cases. • Provides temporary employment and helps seniors learn job skills through the Senior Aide Program, for those who wish to enter the workforce. • Offers professional advice and consultation to elderly residents, as well as to younger people who are caring for an elderly relative. • Offers information and referral services on individual cases. • Serves as an advocate for Coral Gables senior citizens with other social services agencies that aren’t yet providing services to seniors in the City. • Helps the elderly and special-needs residents prepare for emergencies such as hurricanes. • Serves as Secretary to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board. • Offers information and advice to City employees who are caring for an elderly relative. Services Offered by Other Agencies in South Florida (Back to top) Here is a partial list of agencies that offer activities and services for the elderly in South Florida: The Florida Department of Elder Affairs: The Department’s website is a great resource, offering disaster preparedness tips, consumer resource guides, and guidelines for caring for an elderly relative. The City of Coral Gables urges its senior citizens to subscribe to Elder Update, a free, bimonthly news publication mailed directly to the homes of Florida seniors every other month. The tabloid-style newspaper offers news stories and informative articles on subjects of interest to senior citizens. Elder Update is published by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, and can be viewed online by clicking here. P.O. Box 6750 Tallahassee, FL, 32314-6750 http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us Alliance for Aging: Elder HelpLine: 305-670-HELP (305-670-4357), or 1-800-963-5337, provides information and referral to seniors seeking information about services available for the elderly in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. On evenings and weekends, this number is routed to Switchboard of Miami, so callers can get help 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 9500 S. Dadeland Blvd. Suite 400 Miami, Florida 33156 http://www.allianceforaging.org/ AYUDA Elderly Advocacy and Support: Non-profit organization offers these services: maintenance of independence and quality of life; homemaker services, Medicare Plus instruction, help with obtaining financial and medical benefits for the elderly; social and leisure time management, exploration of housing opportunities, public transportation instruction, counseling, crisis prevention, caregiver training and support. 7118 Byron Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33141 305-864-6885 http://www.ayudamiami.org/programs/advocacy_support.cfm CC Services for the Elderly: Program by Catholic Charities offers short-term crisis intervention (within 24 hours) and long-term case management to people over age 60. The senior centers offer wellness programs and classes to prevent institutionalization. Services include five meal programs, including meal delivery and emergency food distribution. 9900 NE 2nd Avenue Miami Shores, Florida 33138 305-751-5203 FIU Academy for Lifelong Learning: The Academy offers educational programs that appeal to senior citizens, but is also The Academy for Lifelong Learning will maintain its programming appeal to senior citizens, but will develop new programs and educational opportunities for other audiences as well. 3000 N.E. 151 St. Kovens Conference Center, 3rd Floor North Miami, FL 33181 305-919-5910 Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers of Dade County: The agency serves hot meals at congregate sites and in homes, and offers services for the multi-ethnic elderly population including referral, outreach services, counseling, recreational activities, in-home respite, telephone reassurances, leisure activities and adult day health care facilities. 700 SW 8th Street Miami Florida 33130 305-858-0887 www.lhanc.org Miami-Dade County Community Action Agency – Senior/Elderly Services: The agency offers these services for the elderly: Foster Grandparent Program, Meals for the Elderly, “Meals on Wheels” program, Senior Community Service Employment Program, Senior Companion Program, Hurricane Shutter Program. 305-347-4644 http://www.miamidade.gov/CAA/elderly.asp Miami-Dade County Department of Human Services – Elderly Services Division: The agency provides these services for seniors: disability services, Disability Parking Enforcement Program, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), adult day care, Home Care Program, care planning, Veterans Services Program, specialized senior centers. 305-514-6000 http://www.miamidade.gov/dhs/elderly.asp Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged: The agency provides comprehensive residential and community-based services to the elderly, including 494 beds offering long-term and short-term care, rehabilitation/subacute care, a 32-bed geriatric specialty hospital, chronic pain management/biofeedback center, outpatient medical clinic, Alzheimer’s and related dementia care, and comprehensive in-home care and adult day care programs with transportation. Through Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center, the agency also provides a wide range of counseling and mental health services at its various sites in Northeast Miami-Dade and Miami Beach. 5200 NE 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33137 305-751-8626 www.mjhha.org Southwest Social Services Program: The agency serves hot meals at senior centers and at elderly participants’ homes. It also provides transportation, social services, education, recreation, information, and referral to needy elderly in Southwest Miami-Dade. 25 Tamiami Boulevard Miami, Florida 33144 305-261-6202 United Homecare Services: The agency is a Medicare, Medicaid, and licensed home health care agency assisting the elderly and disabled population to remain at home independently. The agency provides case management to assess individual needs and plans of care. Additionally, home care services such as homemaker, personal care, respite, counseling, and meals are available. Healthcare services include high-tech and skilled nursing, home health aides, social workers, physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as nutrition education. 5255 NW 87th Avenue Suite 400 Miami, Florida 33178-2100 305-477-0440 www.unitedhomecare.com University of Miami Center on Aging: The Center offers courses, a lecture series, special musical events, trips and other opportunities to mingle with other seniors in the community. 305-284-6554 (Olli) http://centeronaging.med.miami.edu/ Things to See and Do in Coral Gables: (Back to top) Arts & Culture Parks & Recreation Activities Landmarks Fine Dining Guide Getting Around Town for Free: The Coral Gables Trolley |
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