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Senior Citizens
Services Offered by the City of Coral Gables
Senior Services Division
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 Institute for
Retired Professionals 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
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
CoralGables@HOME:
Coral Gables now boasts the first non-profit membership organization in
Florida designed to provide wellness; transportation; household and social
and cultural services to residents 50 years-of-age and older.
CoralGables@HOME is an initiative of the Coral Gables Community Foundation.
3001 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Suite 101
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-443-4011
http://www.gablesfoundation.org
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
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute:
The Institute offers courses, a lecture series, special musical events, trips
and other opportunities to mingle with other seniors in the community.
305-284-6554
http://www.miami.edu/olli/
Things to See and Do in Coral Gables:
Arts & Culture
Parks & Recreation
Landmarks
Fine Dining Guide
Getting Around Town for Free: The Coral Gables
Trolley
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