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.

This agency provides assistance to older Florida residents. A.R.C.s can help the elderly find services such as:

• Long term care
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders - SHINE Program
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(Food Stamps)

Call for more information.

The CCE program provides community-based services. They help older people live in the least restrictive, yet cost-effective environment suitable to their needs. Individuals must be age 60 or older. They must be functionally impaired.

Eligible clients may receive services, including:

• Adult day care
• Case management
• Chore
• Companionship
• Consumable medical supplies
• Counseling
• Emergency alert response
• Emergency home repair
• Escort
• Home-delivered meals
• Homemaker

Please call or visit website for more information.

Alliance for Aging, Inc. provides EHEAP. Help is given to low-income households with at least one person 60 years of age or older. They may be able to help with utilities. You must meet eligibility guidelines. Please call or visit website for more information.

The NIA offers information and resources on aging. They help others learn to be caregivers. This is for a friend or family member with a serious health condition. Please call or visit website for more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc. provides Adult Day Care. This service is for seniors, helping them socialize and receive case management for their needs.

Services include:

• Nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• Field trips to local restaurants and museums
• Games which stimulate cognitive functioning
• Safe movements and exercises
• Skilled nursing, personal care, basic health screenings
• Counseling and referrals

Please call or visit website for more information.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc. provides Elderly Services.

Additional services include:

• Assistance applying for public benefits
• Congregate Meals
• Conversational English classes
• Educational workshops on health living
• Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly (EHEAP)
• Field trips to local attractions
• Food stamps
• Information and referrals
• Recreational activities (Bingo, dominoes, etc.)

Please call or visit website for more information.

Catholic Health Services provides Low Income Elderly Housing. Call for more information.

The Eldercare Locator helps older adults and caregivers find state and local resources. It is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging.
Services:

Housing
Elder rights,
Insurance
Transportation.
Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Home Health Care Agencies provides referrals. A care advisor may be available to speak with you about your options. Please call or visit website for more information.