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Cha rlotte Mather-Taylor
Chief Executive Officer
Area Agency on Aging
of Broward County
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Our Mission and Purpose
Our Mission is to plan, develop, coordinate, evaluate, and fund
programs and provide services for Broward residents aged 60
and older. We are the primary advocate for older adults in
Broward County.
Our Statement of Organizationa! Purpose-The Area Agency
on Aging of Broward County exists to improve the quality of life
for all older adults living in Broward County. We do this by
collaborating with other organizations and providing
exceptional, compassionate leadership in a broad array of
programs dedicated to allowing those we serve to continue to
live life to their fullest potential.
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About the Area Agency on Aging
. Nonprofit organization serving Broward County's older
adults, age 60 and older.
. lncorporated in 1 974 and is part of a State Network
which contains a total of 11 Area Agencies on Aging in
the State of Florida which each have their own planning
and service areas (PSAs).
. We operate the Aging and Disability Resource Center
(ADRC )Single, coordinated system for information and
access to services for all Floridians seeking long-term
care resources & provides information and referral
regarding state and federal benefits, as well as available
local programs and services.
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Helpline--l nformation & Referrals
Trained lnformation and Referral Specialists are ready to listen to your
concerns and provide you with information for a variety of senior service
providers, including publicly funded and private pay services. Our staff can
assist you in English, Spanish, and Creole and other languages through
language line assistance. You can reach our ADRC lnformation and
Referral staff by phone, locally, by dialing 954-745-9779 andITY 954-745-
5689, or, nationwide, by dialing 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337).
The ADRC office:
5300 Hiatus Road, Sunrise, FL 33351
Available Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM.
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Elder Helpline - lnformation & Referral
Services
,/ Available for older adults, their families, and
caregivers, persons with disabilities 18 and over.
Medicaid Long Term Care Program
./ First step is screening qualification
J Second step if approved; a benefit counselor will
work with you on the application
Meals / Food Assistance
,/ Home Delivered, Congregate & Emergency Meals,
Emergency Home Energy Assistance
(EHEAP)
Minor Home Repairs
Elder Abuse Prevention Program
Health & Wellness Classes
J Matter of Balance
,/ Tai Chi for Arthritis
J Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Medicare Counseling / SHINE
J Medicare health insurance claims
J Questions
,/ Prescription plan comparisons
J Long Term Care options & planning
Senior Centers & Day Care Centers
Transportation Services
Legal Assistance
Veteran Directed Care Program
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Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADl)
Services
lncludes in-home respite and adult day care for
clients with memory disorders. ln addition to
respite services, the ADI provides for support
services that include:
/ Case Management
r' Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies
r' Caregiver Counseling and Support Groups
/ Caregiver Training
/ Transportation (in some areas)
Healthcare Navigator & Senior
I ntervention & Education Specialist
,/ TCARE
,/ Trualta
/ Age-u-cate
. Caregiver Texting Service
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/ Telephone Reassurance (daily & weekly calls)
,/ Words to the Wise-Pen Pal Program
. Grandparent Support Program
. ln-Home Services - includes assistance such as
;Help with personal care
/Homemaking
/Respite care
r'Case management
/Caregiver training and support
r'Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies
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Current
Technology Options
. Buddy of Parents
. Claris Companion
. ElliQ (interactive robotic friend)
. Emergency Alert
Response System
. Ring Video Doorbell
. Robotic pets (dog, cat, bird)
. Tranquitity Lifestyle Solutions
. Uniper Care
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Contact lnformation
For more detailed information about our programs and services, please
contact ou r
Elder Helpline (954)745-9779 or visit our website at www.adrcbroward.or
Stay connected by signing up for our newsletter at
www.adrcbroward.orglform/email-signup or by following us on social
media.
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Thank you for your time, and if you have any questions, please let me know.
Cha rlotte Mather-Taylor
Email: mathertaylorc@adrcbroward.org
Area Agency on Aging
of Broward County
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