How to Ask for Senior In-Home Care and Caregiver Respite in Duval County
Screen for homemaking, personal support, caregiver relief, adult day care, and other services that may help someone remain at home.
Start here
Call ElderSource at 888-242-4464 for screening and referrals. Aging True provides Duval-area homecare and caregiver-support services; current funding and openings vary.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
See caregiver support contactsWhat to have ready
- Unsafe daily tasks and hours help is needed
- Mobility, memory, medication, and supervision needs
- Current caregiver schedule and signs of burnout
- Income information requested for screening or copay
Words you can use
“I need in-home care and respite screening for a Duval County resident. The unsafe tasks and caregiver gaps are [list]. Which programs should screen us now?”
Steps in order
- 1
Describe function rather than only diagnoses.
- 2
Ask whether each route is a referral, authorization, or waitlist.
- 3
Contact the named provider with the screening information.
- 4
Request reassessment after a major decline or caregiver loss.
If the first answer is no or wait
Ask which meal, adult-day, equipment, transportation, or Medicaid route can start separately.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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