
Caregiver Resources
Memory trip for children with an ill parent
Memories of Love, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, fulfills its mission: to create joyful memories for children whose parents have a life-threatening illness by giving families the opportunity to create lasting and loving memories together at a time they need it most. We provide 5 night/ 6 days accommodations in Orlando, theme park tickets and $100 spending money. Languages Spoken: English |
Contact:
Helen Werking
hwerking@memoriesoflove.org
904‑596‑2789
4932 Sunbeam Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
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Visit Jacksonville
Consider Visit Jacksonville your local expert for local accommodations, dining, things to do and additional resources during your treatment. Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese |
Contact:
904‑798‑9111
208 N. Laura Street, Suite 102
Jacksonville, FL 32202
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For Caregivers
CaringBridge.org
Free, personalized websites that keep family and friends connected during a serious health event. |
Contact:
651‑789‑2300
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Family Caregiver Alliance
Provides a variety of free online resources for family caregivers. |
Contact:
info@caregiver.org
1‑800‑445‑8106
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Hospice Foundation of America
The Caregiving Resource page of their website offers practical tools, reading suggestions, and tips on caregiving for persons near the end of life. Most of this information is useful under other caregiving situations. |
Contact:
800‑854‑3402
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National Association for Home Care & Hospice
Offers educational materials and information on agencies, hospices, home care aide organizations and medical equipment suppliers. |
Contact:
202‑547‑7424
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National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)
Advocates services and resources for older adults and persons with disabilities. Members of n4a have the opportunity to obtain a national voice, be informed and prepared on aging issues and gain recognition. |
Contact:
202‑872‑0888
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National Cancer Institute: Caregivers, Family & Friends
Information to help caregivers cope while caring for a loved one with cancer, and also features resources that help individuals with cancer cope with the illness. |
Contact:
1‑800‑4‑CANCER
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National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
NFCA educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age. |
Contact:
800Â‑896Â‑3650
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National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Their Caring Connections website provides free resources, and information about end-Âof-Âlife issues such as advance care planning, caregiving, hospice and palliative care and grief. |
Contact:
800Â-658-Â8898
www.caringinfo@nhpco.org
Multilingual Line: 877‑Â658‑Â8896
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Home Health Agencies
Arcadia Home Care & Staffing
Home Care is an extremely effective alternative to facility based care because it can reduce the stress and anxiety often experienced when an individual is placed in unfamiliar surroundings. Not only does this care allow the individual to receive nurturing assistance in the sanctity of their own home, but it also maintains a level of independence while avoiding institutionalization. The plan of care is custom designed to meet the particular needs of the individual and can be scaled up or down as the person's condition changes. Caregivers are carefully selected to meet those specific needs and are dedicated to assisting the consumer improve their quality of life.
Call Arcadia Home Care today to schedule a free consultation and learn our solution to your home care needsLanguages Spoken: English, Spanish, Russian |
Contact:
Ellen Bissett-Kemper
ebk47arcadia@aol.com
(904) 731‑1183
2870 University Blvd W, Ste 104, Jacksonville FL 32217
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ComForcare Home Health Care
Caregivers provide respite to family members. Light housekeeping, medication reminder, meal prep, errands, transportation. Companionship-someone to be there to help with care. Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, French |
Contact:
Anita Leverett
aleverett@comforcarejax.com
904‑232‑4407
7400 Baymeadows Way Suite 320
Jacksonville, Fl 32256
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