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Florida Services for Senior Citizens


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The State of Florida local links to government, FL community services for older and aging adults, senior centers, family caregiver, and support services are listed here for your convenience.

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Alternatives to Assisted Living or Home Care Aides
Senior Care Now Technology that guides, monitors and reports on activities of daily living of senior to family caregiver

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Links of Interest for Seniors, Older Adults, and Family Caregivers

Government Local-Links

The Official Web Site for the State

Contact Governor Charlie Crist

Contact Your State Representative

Contact Your State Senator

Contact Your U.S. Representative in the House.

Contact Your U.S. Representative in the Senate.


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County and State Services for Older Adults Local-Links

Area Agencies on Aging The eleven partner organizations work closely with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs to develop effective and efficient projects benefiting a large number of Florida's constituency of over three and a half million seniors.

FL Department of Health Services Look up contact information for the local county health departments alphabetically by county.

Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the primary state agency responsible for administering human services programs to benefit Florida’s large and growing elder population.

FL Department of Elder Affairs Elder Services Directory contains information about organizations that provide services to elders residing in Florida.

Administration on Aging (AoA)AOA is part of the Department of Health & Human Services, administers and funds programs and services for older people. The web site has a wealth of information, including government policy updates, fact sheets, health information, resources.

GovBenefits.gov helps citizens access government benefit eligibility information through a free, confidential, and easy-to-use online screening tool. After answering some basic questions, the user receives a customized report listing of local-links of the benefit programs for which the user, or person for whom he or she is entering information, may be eligible.

Benefits Checkup helps thousands of people every day to connect to private or government programs that help them pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other needs.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Provides information on medications, health care and nutrition, as well as other information geared specifically toward older people.

SHINE provides educational materials and free unbiased insurance counseling to Florida elders, caregivers and family members


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Social Security, Veteran's Administration, Medicare, Medicaid Local-Links

Medicaid is FL grant-in-aid program by which the federal and state governments share the cost of providing medical care for needy persons who have low income.

Find your local Social Security Office by typing in your zip code. The Social Security Office can tell you about Retirement Benefits, Disability Benefits, Medicare Part D, Medicare and Medicaid, and Survivors Benefits.

Florida Division of Veteran's Affairs Complete listing of local VA offices in your county. The function of the Division of Veterans Affairs is to assist veterans and their families in the presentation, processing, proof and establishment of claims, privileges, rights and benefits as they may be entitled to under Federal, State or local laws.

Legal Assistance, Safety, Crime, Elder Abuse Local-Links

FL Directory of Long-Term Care Ombudsman's OfficesRegional Long-term Care Ombudsman safeguard consumers of care services in their areas, advocating for quality care, investigating complaints and giving them a voice.

Statewide Senior Legal Helpline

Adult Protective Services Adult Protective Services includes the process of investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults residing in private home settings, as well as any follow-up services provided to those vulnerable adults as a result of the investigations


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Senior Centers and Local-Links

FL Senior Centers


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Local-Links to Other Community Services

Caregiver's Resource Helpline of Tampa Bay Toll Free 888-774-9245

Utility Information for Senior Citizens Several programs available to assist with electric and gas bills.


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Local-Links to Support Organizations

Local Chapters of the Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's Association learn about programs and services available in your area, including support groups and educational workshops.

Help us list support groups, associations and organizations dedicated to supporting both the older adult and the family caregiver. Send suggestions to Contact Us



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