Elderly ServicesDepartment 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 800.962.2873 or visit website for more information.
***To Report Adult Abuse call 800.962.2873***
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 to learn more
Toll Free: 800.222.2225
TTY: 800.222.4225
This program helps fight elder abuse and neglect. The program also offers help with things like fraud and other scams that target seniors. They connect seniors with agencies that can help them. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The Eldercare Locator helps older people and their caregivers find helpful resources in their area. It’s a free service from the U.S. Administration on Aging. Please call or check the website to learn more.
Email: eldercarelocator@USAging.org
SeniorCare.com is a website that helps seniors and their families find information they need. It's a good idea to reach out or visit the agencies listed on the site to make sure you get all the details you need. For information you can call or check out the website to learn more.
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The Florida Department of Elder Affairs provides help to Florida's seniors. The Aging and Disability Center can help the elderly find many essential services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The FDOT runs the Safe Mobility for Life Program. One service they offer is called Find a Ride Florida. It offers seniors access to local medical and non-medical transportation options. This is to help make sure they can remain independent within their communities. Find a ride does not offer any services. The program just helps people find transportation providers in their area. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This group works to support individuals in their own homes. It also help others who are in community-based settings. It does this by funding many services and organizations. Please call 800.677.1116 or visit the website to learn more.
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This group provides free civil legal help. Clients must live in the service area. Please call 904.356.8371 or go to the website to learn more.
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Medicare is a health insurance program. It is for people 65 or older. Certain people under the age of 65 may be eligible. They must meet certain eligibility requirements. This program helps with the cost of health care. It does not cover all medical expenses. Or the cost of long-term care. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Go HERE to locate the Social Security office nearest you.
