For Caregivers
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org/local/florida/north-central-florida/about-us/locations/north-central-florida.html
Offers training in Family Caregiving, which provides a variety of information-packed sessions covering topics that can help you provide better care for a sick or elderly loved one at home. Topics include general caregiving skills, assisting with personal care, and legal and financial issues.
North Central Florida Chapter
(352) 376-4669
1425 NW 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
Caregiver Action Network
CAN (formerly NFCA) educates, supports, empowers, and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness, disability, or the frailties of old age. As the nation’s leading family caregiver organization, CAN works to improve quality of life for millions of caregivers across the country.
CaringBridge
Free, personalized websites that help keep family and friends connected during a serious health event.
CaringInfo – A Program of the National Alliance for Care at Home
The CaringInfo website provides free resources and information about end-of-life issues such as advance care planning, caregiving, hospice, palliative care, and grief.
Cooking For Chemo
A “How To Cook” Cookbook that teaches you how to adjust your cooking for chemotherapy patients.
While most cancer cookbooks are focused on teaching you about healthy ingredients and recipes to eat, Cooking For Chemo focuses on teaching you how to adjust flavor so you can enjoy your food again while undergoing chemotherapy treatments. The theory Chef Ryan Callahan teaches you can be applied to ANY diet or dietary regimen that your dietitian or physician puts you on. The applicability of this theory to any style of cooking or dietary requirements is what sets this book apart from all other books.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Provides a variety of free online resources for family caregivers. Their services include assessment, care planning, direct care skills, wellness programs, respite services, and legal/financial consultation vouchers.
Haven Hospice
Haven Hospice offers Patient and Family Care at home, in nursing homes, in hospitals, and at their care centers. Haven Hospice also helps patients manage their symptoms and gives families/caregivers needed resources and assistance.
E.T. York Hospice Care Center: (352) 379-6210
Administrative Office: (352) 379-2929
Palliative Care: (352) 280-5450
Corporate Office: (352) 378-2121
Care Center and Corporate Offices
4200 NW 90th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
Hospice Foundation of America
HFA’s website offers practical tools, reading suggestions, videos, and tips on caregiving for persons near the end of life who may need hospice care. There are resources available for patients, their families, and professionals. Most of this information is also useful under other caregiving situations.
Michelle M. Bishop, PhD – Clinical Health Psychologist
A licensed psychologist who provides therapy to help survivors and their loved-ones deal with the stressors of cancer, treatment and the adjustment to survivorship. She also provides caregiver coaching. She is a preferred provider for Blue Cross and Blue Shield as well as Medicare. Limited slots are available at reduced cost for those with financial hardship.
Michelle Bishop
MichelleBishopPhD@gmail.com
(352) 331-0020
2653 SW 87th Drive, Ste. A
Gainesville, FL 32605
National Alliance for Care at Home
Offers educational materials and information on agencies, hospices, home care aide organizations and medical equipment suppliers.
(202) 547-7424
National Cancer Institute: Support for Caregivers of Cancer Patients
www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/caregiver-support
Information to help caregivers cope while caring for a loved one with cancer, and also features resources that help caregivers take care of themselves and care for their loved ones from long-distances.
1-800-4-CANCER
National Volunteer Caregiving Network (NVCN)
National Volunteer Caregiving Network (NVCN) is an interfaith volunteer caregiving initiative that brings together volunteers to help people of all ages with long-term health needs to maintain their independence for as long as possible. The mission of National Volunteer Caregiving Network is to promote volunteer caregiving through advocacy and the support and development of local programs. Program availability and eligibility vary from one geographic area to another based on age, illness type, and other criteria. Services are listed by state on the website.
The Mesothelioma Group
Our goal at the Mesothelioma Group is to increase mesothelioma awareness and assist those already afflicted. We believe that any individual that is diagnosed with cancer deserves to have the best information and support available.
USAging – Leaders in Aging Well at Home
Advocates services and resources for older adults and persons with disabilities, and caregivers. Members of USAging have the opportunity to obtain a national voice, to be informed, and to be prepared on aging issues and gain recognition.
Home Health Agencies
Amedisys Home Health Services
Amedisys provides home-based healthcare services, including home health, hospice, palliative, and high-acuity care. They specialize in personalized clinical support, such as skilled nursing and therapy, to help patients manage illnesses or age in place with dignity. Their website also offers resources for patients, their family and friends, and healthcare providers.
(352) 794-3861
2772 NW 43rd Street, Ste. C
Gainesville, FL 32606
CenterWell Home Health
www.centerwellhomehealth.com/about-us/find-care-near-you/h307/centerwell-home-health-gainesville
CenterWell Home Health provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, and specialized care for chronic conditions directly in patients’ homes, with a focus on recovery and avoiding unplanned hospital visits. Services include occupational therapy, speech therapy, and home health aide assistance, with care beginning within 24-48 hours of referral. Serving Alachua, Bradford, Putnam, and Union counties. You can learn more on the CenterWell website.
(352) 376-3221
3951 NW 48th Ter Ste. 219
Gainesville, FL 32606
Champion Home Health Care
Champion Home Health Care provides customized in-home care ranging from non-medical companionship to 24/7 skilled nursing. They specialize in enhancing independence through personal care, medication reminders, therapy services (physical, occupational, and speech), and daily living support like meal prep and transportation.
contact@champcaregivers.com
(352) 371-8600
3911 W. Newberry Rd., Ste. B-2
Gainesville, FL 32607
Comfort Keepers
www.comfortkeepers.com/office-546/gainesville-florida
352-221-9244
1035 NW 57th Street
Gainesville, FL 32605
HCA Florida Healthcare at Home – Gainesville
www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/specialties/healthcare-at-home
HCA Florida Healthcare at Home provides a seamless transition from hospital to home through individualized nursing, rehabilitation, and social services. Their multidisciplinary team specializes in comprehensive health assessments, medication management, wound care, and physical, occupational, and speech therapies to support recovery in a home setting.
(352) 614-9517
3630 SW 47th Ave Ste. 200
Gainesville, FL 32608
Mederi Caretenders (Gainesville)
lhcgroup.com/locations/mederi-caretenders-of-north-gainesville/
Mederi Caretenders (Gainesville) provides person-centered home healthcare in Central Florida, specializing in the transition from hospital to home. Their team offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapies (i.e. physical, occupational, and speech), and chronic disease management. They feature specialized programs for Alzheimer’s, dementia, wound care, and infusion therapy, all delivered under a physician’s direct supervision.
(352) 379-6217
4923 NW 43rd Street, Ste. A
Gainesville, FL 32653
Mederi Caretenders (Palatka)
lhcgroup.com/locations/mederi-caretenders-of-palatka/
Mederi Caretenders (Palatka) provides person-centered home healthcare in East Florida, specializing in hospital-to-home transitions. Their team offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapies (i.e. physical, occupational, and speech), and chronic disease management. They feature specialized programs for Alzheimer’s, dementia, and infusion therapy, along with dedicated patient/caregiver training and wound care, all delivered under a physician’s direct supervision.
(386) 325-3555
6719 Crill Avenue
Palatka, FL 32177
Shands HomeCare
ufhealth.org/uf-health-shands-homecare
Shands HomeCare offers a wide array of support services and assistance, from skilled nursing and therapy to homemaker services. Many of these services are covered under health insurance plans and Medicare. If you would like more information about Shands HomeCare and you live in Alachua, Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Bradford, Union, Putnam, Lafayette, Columbia, Suwannee, Hamilton or Marion counties, please call.
(352) 265-0789
Toll Free: (800) 999-2189
Touching Hearts at Home
touchinghearts.com/gainesville/
Provides personal care and companionship services in Gainesville, The Villages, and Ocala tailored to individual needs. Their caregivers specialize in Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Parkinson’s care. Services range from a few hours to 24/7 support, including meal preparation, transportation, light housekeeping, and assistance with daily activities like bathing and grooming.
(352) 225-3727
4051 NW 43rd St., Ste. 37
Gainesville, FL 32606