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The Department of Elder Affairs administers programs and services for elders across the state of Florida through 11 Area Agencies on Aging, which operate as Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs).
The Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) program supports care for Floridians age 60 and older in family-type living arrangements within private homes, as an alternative to institutional or nursing home care.
Call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337) to find out if you or your loved ones are eligible to receive benefits and services from one or more of our programs. Home and Community-Based Programs and Services. Adult Care Food Program; Alzheimer’s Disease Initiative; Community Care For the Elderly (CCE)
Caregiving. Programs and resources from Florida’s aging network can help elders, their families, and caregivers better understand and access federal, state and local benefits available. Through the federal Older American Act (OAA) Title III E, Floridians can get assistance for their roles as caregivers for their loved ones, whether it is a ...
The Department of Elder Affairs administers programs and services for elders across the state of Florida through 11 Area Agencies on Aging, which operate as Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs).
The mission of the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to improve the quality of life for all Florida long-term care residents by advocating for and protecting their health, safety, welfare and rights.
To contact the Senior Legal Helpline, please call 1-888-895-7873, or visit their website. To contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, please call 1-888-831-0404, or visit https://ombudsman.elderaffairs.org to make a long-term care resident complaint.
Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) The Aging (and Disability) Resource Center (ARC or ADRC) is a single, coordinated system of information and access for all Floridians seeking long-term care resources. Find Your Local Aging Resource Center.
Through partnerships with the AAAs, DOEA provides community-based care to help seniors safely age with dignity, purpose, and independence. Mission Statement: To promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida’s seniors, their families, and caregivers. Vision: For all Floridians to live well and age well. Elder Helpline:
The Comprehensive Assessment and Review for Long-Term Care Services (CARES) Program is responsible for determining medical eligibility (level of care) for home and community-based Medicaid waiver programs and Medicaid nursing home services.