SHINE is a free health insurance counseling program. Trained volunteers offer advice on Medicare, Medicaid, long term insurance, prescription assistance, and HMO's. Volunteers focus on consumer rights and protection. There are counseling offices throughout Pasco and Pinellas counties.

SHINE has its own website.
http://www.floridashine.org

Important numbers:
Senior Helpline – 1.800.963.5337
Outside Pasco/Pinellas area – 727.217.8111

Please see the website for more details.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program provides tax assistance to seniors. They are free all year to answer your tax questions. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

AARP provides Senior Assistance. AARP helps seniors with a wide range of needs. Local resources are available through their website. Please call or visit website for more information.

SHARE the CARE™, Inc. has specialized adult day care and other services for older adults. Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients can also stay while their caregivers go to work.

Locations:
NEW LOCATION OPENING MAY 7, 2013:
COLLEGE PARK
1524 Formosa Avenue
Winter Park FL 32789

CONWAY
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church
1655 Peel Avenue
Orlando, FL 32806

MAITLAND
869 Maitland Avenue
Altamonte Springs FL 32701

OVIEDO
Lutheran Haven Campus
2025 W. State Road 426
Oviedo, FL 32765

WINDERMERE
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road
Windermere, FL 32819

WINTER GARDEN
First Baptist Church of Winter Garden
81 North Main Street
Winter Garden, FL 34784

Hours:
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

NEIGHBORHOOD RESPITE SITE
Fridays--Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando

We offer day care and in-home care for those with memory related disorders. We provide a warm, nurturing, safe, and secure environment. Services include music, pet therapies, physical and recreational. Call for more information.

Department of Children and Families provides Adult Protective Services. They help adults who may be at risk of being harmed or neglected. DCF also helps adults who are unable to take care of themselves. Clients may be elderly or have a disability. Please call 1.800.962.2873 or visit website for more information.

Holmes Council on Aging is a senior center and agency that helps to provide both community and home care for the elderly. It also provides nutritious meals and nutrition education. Some assistance is offered with medical costs. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

They educate the public on seniors rights, investigate and resolve complaints.
Please visit the website and call for more information.

https://ombudsman.elderaffairs.org/