NCCOA’s Programs & Services Department serves seniors by providing vitally important resources such as Case Management, Nutrition and Adult Day HealthCare (ADHC). NCCOA also partners with local and state-funded programs.
These programs assist with home energy crises (EHEAP) and facilitate City of Fernandina Beach Wastewater, Refuse and/or Storm Water Fee Exemption applications and Town of Hilliard Water Bill Assistance for qualified residents.
Case Management
Case managers provide information on resources, programs and services to seniors and their caregivers in Nassau County. These services assist seniors to age in place and navigate local, state and federal systems necessary to the aging process. For those seniors and their caregivers receiving state and federal grant subsidized services in Nassau County, NCCOA’s case management ensures services are provided in compliance with the Department of Elder Affairs.
Contact: Donna Granieri, 904-775-5497 or dgranieri@nassaucountycoa.org
Nutrition Management
Nutrition managers oversee the Life Centers in Fernandina Beach and Hilliard where congregate meals are offered Monday-Friday. They also manage Nassau County’s Meals on Wheels program where more than 2,200 nutritious meals are delivered by volunteers each month to those who are homebound due to illness, disability or isolation. Meal delivery also allows volunteer drivers to perform regular safety and wellness checks. In addition, these volunteers provide Meals on Wheels for Pets which ensure that homebound seniors receive necessary pet food and supplies for their companions.
Contact: Donna Granieri, 904-775-5497 or dgranieri@nassaucountycoa.org
Adult Day HealthCare, “The Club”
The only one of its kind in Northeast Florida, NCCOA’s Adult Day HealthCare Program – also known as “The Club” – provides respite for caregivers and offers their loved ones a safe and secure environment. The program, licensed by the State of Florida, specializes in Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias, and offers families an affordable alternative to the rising costs of long-term care. The Club is supervised by a licensed nurse and Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), and promotes each member’s daily success, maintaining or re-establishing a sense of accomplishment and self-worth. The program provides therapeutic activities and individualized care, as well as planned social outings and events. Professional dementia counseling is also available.
AHCA Adult Day Care License #8577
Contacts:
Jennifer Gundling, 904-775-5488 or jgundling@nassaucountycoa.org
Emily Kunzelmann, 904-775-5472 or ekunzelmann@nassaucountycoa.org
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