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  • About Us

    Senior Friendship Centers help older adults live with dignity and independence, providing healthy and supportive aging services and volunteer opportunities. A leader in developing innovative programs for older adults since its founding in 1973, SFC touches the lives of thousands of seniors in Southwest Florida annually. Learn More.

  • What's New at SFC

    Check out the latest issue of Prime Times for what's happening at our Centers in Sarasota County and
    Friendship Forward, our corporate e-letter for the latest activities corporate-wide. Also see our newsroom.

  • Mark Your Calendar

    Upcoming events, activities and classes. Events. Center Activities: Sarasota Venice                                         

  • Caregiving

     One of the greatest challenges most of us will ever face is caring for a loved one. SFC's Caregiver Resource Centers provide one-stop access to education, support, and information on programs and services to make this journey easier. Our Adult Day Services care for your loved while you have time to yourself. The Pathways to Engagement program extends caregiver resource information to the community and the workplace. Learn More.

  • Find Help

    Need to access services or support?  Senior Friendship Centers offers Adult Day Services, Caregiver Support, Health and Dental Clinics, Case Management and Social Services, Senior Centers, Volunteer Opportunities and more. Often navigating the maze of services available can be confusing. The Florida Department of Elder Affairs Elder Helpline, administered through the Southwest Florida Area Agency on Aging,  is the place to start if you need assistance accessing state and federally funded programs. Here’s where to start.

  • Sites & Services

    From Manatee to Collier County, Senior Friendship Centers services extend throughout six counties in Southwest Florida . Because each of the communities we serve is unique, services vary from county to county. What you will find at each location  is caring staff and volunteers committed to helping older adults live with independence and diginity. Click here for locations and services.