For 41 years, the mission of Elder Care Services, Inc. has been to improve the quality of life for seniors. Elder Care Services is the unquestioned leader in serving seniors in the Big Bend area, and we focus on: Being the definitive source of accurate information on aging issues, services and programs affecting seniors, while alsoActively advocating for seniors and working with our donors, volunteers and partners to fulfill unmet needs throughout our community.

Impact Summary from the Nonprofit In 2012, Elder Care Services served its community by: 682 home-bound seniors received 90,967 meals through the Meals on Wheels program. (An increase of 8% from 2011) 624 volunteers delivered a hot lunch to participants' homes Monday through Friday, including holidays. 182 seniors enjoyed 41,229 lunches, along with social interaction and physical activities during the weekdays at the 8 Senior Lunch Bunch sites. (A decrease of 1% from 2011).1,063 frail seniors received 73,288 hours of In-Home and Community-based services, such as personal care, housekeeping help, medical transportation, crisis interventions, and professional care management. (An increase of 9% from 2011). 19,312 hours of Alzheimer's Respite Care (An increase of 8%) was provided to 29 seniors through In-Home services. 48 seniors (100% have psychological or physical impairments) who could no longer stay home alone spent 73,080 hours at the Elder Day Stay. Seniors who could not be left alone were cared for during the day in a safe, home-like atmosphere. 131 Retired and Senior Volunteers (RSVP) served over 15,000 hours in Leon County filling various needs in their communities at nonprofit agencies, schools, health facilities, and government offices. 148 Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) volunteers tutored/mentored 373 elementary & middle school students in 14 public schools throughout Leon and 14 surrounding counties. 101 Senior Companion Program (SCP) volunteers provide services in the homes of 247 elders throughout Leon and 14 surrounding counties. 163 trips through our Seniors Transporting At-Risk Seniors (STARS) to medical appointments, pharmacies and grocery stores valued at over $12,000 in service. 1,122 seniors received material aid such as ambulatory aids, adaptive medical equipment, blankets, heaters, fans, furniture, and groceries through ELDER CARE SERVICES, INC. for emergency aids. 631 seniors received Emergency Energy Assistance, 403 through EHEAP (Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program for the Elderly) (an increase of 9%) averaging $465 per client including assistance with utility bills, and 228 through CHSP funds and private donations. ELDER CARE SERVICES, INC. maintained collaborative agreements and relationships with a number of local agencies, including the Alzheimer's Project, Big Bend Hospice, Capital City Community Action Agency, Catholic Charities, Covenant Hospice, ECHO, Tallahassee Senior Center, and others to provide the greatest possible access to services for seniors. The long-range fund development program that had been carefully implemented over the past year with the direct involvement of the Board of Directors resulted in the establishment of 1 new endowment at the Community Foundation of North Florida in 2012, 1 memorial fund, and an 8% increase in fundraising initiatives.