When caregiving is overwhelming, call the Orlando Senior Help Desk

The future needs of healthy and independent seniors are not on the radar of their family members until a crisis arises. An unexpected fall is often the beginning of a family member’s transition into caregiving. All of a sudden, the new caregiver has to learn so many things about their loved one: what insurance they have, who are their medical professionals, what are the rehabilitation options, are their finances in order, is their living environment still a safe and viable choice, and so much more.

In 2012 the Orlando Senior Help Desk was formed as an additional senior resource offered by the...